Talks on future of centre

Asda make case

A further meeting has taken place between Blantyre Community Council and representatives of the town’s Asda store to discuss the future of the Clydeview Shopping Centre.

At the meeting, held earlier this month, Asda highlighted proposals for the redevelopment of the shopping area. The council will carry out a public consultation based on the proposals.

The main include:

Addition of a small shopping unit to the petrol station, which would enable people to pay by cash and purchase snacks such as crisps and juice.

Construction of a unit on the land behind the petrol station.

Demolition of the east side of Clydeview shopping centre (which houses RBS proposals and Kaos) and revamp the exterior of the west side. The shops would be accommodated in the vacant units within the west side.

Building of new units on the east side of Clydeview. The Asda superstore and the car park would receive its upgrade in conjunction with the works.

Blantyre Community Council said they will consult the community through a range of means, including an online questionnaire and a public meeting.

They will also talk to the occupants of the existing units to get their views.

Chairperson Michael Mcglynn said: ‘I am satisfied that the community council and the residents of Blantyre will have the opportunity to shape the shape the redevelopment proposals from Asda’.

The consultation between the community council and Asda is a result of the online petition set up by Amanda Dawson which highlighted the plight of the shopping area.