Residents said the multi-use games area had been allowed to fall into an unsafe state of disrepair
COUNCIL chiefs have committed to saving a much-loved community hub – after the Glasgow Times revealed it could be lost as a result of years of neglect.
West of Scotland Conservative MSP Russell Findlay says that the investment is long overdue, and the facility should never have been allowed to fall into such a poor state in the first place. “This well-used area, which became a hub of the community during the pandemic, was allowed to fall into a state of dangerous disrepair over a period of years and it took our campaign for the local authority to wake up and do the right thing."
He added: “Residents made their feelings known - loud and clear - that this pitch is a vital community asset and could no longer be left to rot like this.Council officers will now begin work on the next phase of renewals and refurbishments of play parks across Renfrewshire, which has a record funding commitment of £757 million for 2023/24.
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