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Alex Glass wrote:The artist's impression of what the new centre will look like is just that - an impression. To talk about screening is just nonsense.
As for the new Civic Realm, as the Councillor for the area I am pleased that we are about to commence the work in this area. The inclusion of the Halifax/Bank of Scotland at the Civic Realm is to be welcomed.
The people of Pollok deserve good facilities and when the Civic Realm is complete it will integrate the public services with those of the new Silverburn.
The vast majority of local people welcome the changes that are taking place. There is still about a year to go before the new Silverbun opens and the Civic Realm should be completed not long after. There may be some problems ahead as people get use to both developments but hopefully everyone will be patient and allow things to settle down.
There has been some complaints about access to the new Tesco. I would like to point out that we obtained a commitment from Tesco that ensured the area had a supermarket throughout the construction phase of Silverburn. Due some planning issues this was not possible and the store had to close for about 5-6 months. They promised to open in early July and this was done. The area is still a building site and access will improve when the new centre opens. This may not be the best arrangement but the people of Pollok need a supermarket and now they have the largest of its kind in Scotland.
Vladimir wrote:Who sold you this illusion of a better life? Dont believe it, a shopping centre is no future for a community...
Pollok has one of the lowest car ownership and unemployment rates in Scotland.
Don't build the shopping centre? Don't create around 1000 jobs for the local area?
What is the future then?
hazy wrote:Vlad the Impaller has a lot of good strong valid points. I went through a stage were I demostrated for anything. I now pick and choose if I feel strongly about it.
One movement that is gathering pace is the Baby boom citizens. This is one group that in the not to distant future will have a major say in the reshaping of this country. So all you 40 plus old grumpy bastards get up of your arses and start to harras your MPs MSPs etc . We might be getting old but we will reshape this nation. All you young whipper snappers beware.
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