Drew Sandelands

1 month ago | glasgowtimes.co.uk | Drew Sandelands

Haroon Nasir urged the city’s licensing chiefs to grant him a licence as he is trying to change his life around. But councillors on the committee turned down his application following an objection from Police Scotland. They heard how he had twice been found to be driving without insurance and twice caught with bags of cannabis in his vehicle. He also had a speeding offence.

1 month ago | glasgowtimes.co.uk | Drew Sandelands

Neighbours at Park Circus Lane complained about “noise disturbance” and “security concerns” when the property was used by guests. The owner, Daniel Viela, began letting his home through Airbnb in November last year but didn’t apply for a short-term let licence until early this year the city’s licensing committee heard. He continued to rent out the property — with the help of a management company — while awaiting a decision on the licence application.

1 month ago | glasgowtimes.co.uk | Drew Sandelands

Land to the east of Havannah Street can be redeveloped after Glasgow’s planning committee gave the green light to the scheme on Thursday. The project, which includes an arts hub, is being delivered by Glasgow Enlightenment Ltd, a joint venture company set up by Dawn Developments and Drum Property Group. Councillors backed the firm’s planning bid despite 25 objections from residents, including Calton Community Council which said the proposals left “much to be desired”.

1 month ago | glasgowtimes.co.uk | Drew Sandelands

Stock image of litter (Image: Unsplash) Removing bins from a Glasgow park has led to “piles of rubbish” and more “loose litter”, a local councillor has said. Cllr Dan Hutchison, Greens, said bins were taken out of Plantation Park in the Govan ward around seven years ago — but it is “still used as if the bins are there”.

1 month ago | glasgowtimes.co.uk | Drew Sandelands

Glasgow City Council has received an application which requests permission to provide 437 beds for students on land where the Old College Bar previously stood. The bar, which was known as one of the city’s oldest pubs, was demolished in 2021 following a fire. Previous plans to build homes on the site haven’t come to fruition. Now, Carnegie Property Glasgow Ltd wants to build 261 studios and 176 rooms with ensuites at the corner of High Street and George Street.