The saga of the proposed demolition of four 26-storey tower blocks at Wyndford in the Maryhill area of Glasgow, which has been running since 2021, took a new twist last week when Wheatley Homes Glasgow put its plans on ice following a campaign group’s threat to seek an interim interdict.
Today, however, the co-chairs of a residents' group express their frustration and anger at the continued delays.
Chris Quinn and Henry McLaren of Glasgow write:
"The Wyndford Future Focus Group (WFFG) is a representative group of the views and interests of Wyndford residents. We believe passionately in a bright new future for our community.
We are proud to live in Wyndford. We love living here and we want to make it an even better place for people to live: now, and in the future.
Wyndford is our community, and it is only right tenants have an active role in shaping regeneration plans.
Let there be no doubt, the overwhelming majority of tenants in Wyndford and in the four outdated multi-storeys fully support the plans by Wheatley Homes Glasgow. It’s what tenants want to see and what our community needs.
The results of a consultation in 2022 showed 85% of Wyndford tenants supported the regeneration plans, and 87% of tenants living in the four blocks earmarked for demolition also backed the proposals. The vast majority of tenants supported the plans then and continue to do so to this day.
The views of the WFFG and the residents we represent are clear: we are 100% behind plans to demolish the four blocks and to build at least 300 new affordable homes, including 255 homes for social rent.
The £13 million being invested in new CCTV, new controlled entry systems, the new concierge station, as well as improved outdoors spaces, better car parking, new bike stores and bin stores, is to the benefit of everyone in the community.
There’s so much to be excited about in Wyndford and we at the WFFG are proud to play our part in helping shape the masterplan.
This regeneration will shape our community for the better, not only for the people who live here today, but for families and generations to come."
What do you think? Write to letters@theherald.co.uk with your response!
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