What you are saying?

Discussion on Facebook was dominated by our story about South Lanarkshire Council’s main issues report and the fact a massive bit of green belt in Newton could be designated for housing:

“Just what we need more houses , how about a sports centre or a shop?”- Garry Stewart

“I wish they would just leave the greenery alone.” Laura Westwater

“I live in Newton Farm so can’t really be too critical about new developments, but they will need to redirect the road in that zone. It’s extremely dangerous at present, several 90 degree blind bends on gradients with high hedges.”- Graham Crowe

“We have not got enough secondary schools as it is. How are we supposed to educate hundreds of more children?” - Zoe Carvill Wright

“South Lanarkshire Council are an absolute disgrace. Money, money, money and no consideration for anyone who lives here.”- Angela Lynch

“Before houses are built we need to make sure that we have the services for the people moving into them. Schools, GPs, shops and facilities for teenagers. Let’s not create more concrete jungles.”- Moira Jackson

“The infrastructure in Hallside , Newton and Westburn is already at bursting point. The school rolls are at breaking point, the roads are an absolute nightmare. The increased population and vehicles yet the Blantyre Farm Road and Clydeford Bridge are the only way north. Between Blantyre and Toryglen there is no dedicated sporting facility offering suitable 7 a side pitches or artificial 11 a side pitches all year round.” Brysie Butler

“So much for the wee village of Westburn, it’s now surrounded by large housing developments and the green belt has melted away.” Alexander Cunningham