Blow over superstore
PLANS to build a supermarket in Castlemilk have hit a major setback.
A study of local maps has revealed that all available land which could have been used by a food retailer has already been designated for housing.
A deal to upgrade the existing Braes Shopping Centre has also fallen through.
PLANS to build a supermarket in Castlemilk have been shelved because ‘all available land’ is designated for housing.
A search of possible sites to build on returned a disappointing result for campaigners.
The findings have been slammed by local councillors who have claimed people are being sold houses ‘under false pretences’.
Plans to redevelop the struggling Braes shopping centre have also f allen through despite support from politicians and residents.
As previously reported by the Evening Times, Glasgow City Council has been tasked with finding an appropriate site, with car parking facilities, for a food retailer to move in.
A study of maps and possible sites in the area has revealed that all available land has been already been designated for housing.
The campaign to bring a supermarket to the area has been spearheaded by the Castlemilk Community and Business Association, who previously held talks with the council and asset management group Paradigm,
Paradigm had discussed developing the Braes into a popular shopping destination, in line with the likes of the Glasgow Fort.
Councillor Margaret Morgan said companies are “flogging” houses to people who do not realise there are no facilities. She added: “You’re saying ‘welcome to Castlemilk’ under these false pretences.”
Councillor Malcom Cunning has raised concerns over residents, especially elderly and disabled, being unable to get fresh produce.
He said: “I think Paradigm pulling out is extremely concerning.
“In the meeting in October, they indicated the sort of future that might involve virtually demolishing a 1960s form of shopping that people aren’t interested in anymore.
“Half of the units inside the Braes are empty and quite a number will be leaving when their lease is up.”