Author: Dr Edward Stewart (Page 1 of 3)

Lane Improvements

6th March 2026 / Valerie Ward / 3 Comments

Lane surface improvements.

Bin Hubs

22nd February 2026 / Alexandra Fabvre-Meltser / 4 Comments

Hello there,
I am from Kelvinbridge in the Woodside/ West Conservation area of Glasgow. I had a drive around your streets yesterday as our councillor recommended to use you as an example of a success story of being able to keep these atrocious bin hubs at bay. You are an inspiration for the rest of us.
We are trying to encourage GCC to do more to protect conservation areas and as such, I was wondering if you would be able to sign and share this petition to help us out?

https://www.change.org/p/require-full-planning-permission-for-bin-hubs-in-glasgow-conservation-areas?utm_source=share_petition&utm_medium=mobileNativeShare&utm_campaign=share_petition&recruited_by_id=0ab07bb0-4ba6-11e4-99f8-c39d66a695db&recruiter=161518899&share_id=fwwXRqCx2Y

If any of you have any advice for us, please feel free to message me.

Bestest wishes, and well done!

Alexandra

Background on proposed return of glass recycling bins at the park site

9th February 2026 / Valerie Ward / 2 Comments

Strathbungo residents will be aware of recent proposals to introduce large glass recycling bins within the community. As this siting issue has come up before, when recycling bins were placed at the Queens Park Gates (near Brodies & the bike racks) I wanted to share a brief piece of local history that may be helpful for everyone to know.

In the mid-1990s, large recycling banks were installed at this same location. At the time, they became the subject of repeated complaints from local residents and park users due to noise (particularly glass tipping) bottles being used as weapons, frequent broken glass in front of gates, litter, and general nuisance. These concerns were raised formally with the Council and discussed over a period of time.

Following reviews involving the Planning and Cleansing Departments, the Council concluded that the site was unsuitable for this type of recycling provision. As a result, the large bins were removed and relocated elsewhere. This outcome was confirmed in written correspondence at the time, and it resolved the issues being experienced by the local community.

Given this history, residents of Strathbungo should be concerned about proposals to return large glass recycling bins to a site that was previously found to be problematic. The circumstances around the location have not materially changed, and the same issues are likely to arise again and probably be now exacerbated due to recycling uptake.

I hope this background is useful as the community considers and responds to the current proposals.

For Your Information

23rd December 2025 / David Clark / 0 Comments

Not an article, just wanted to pass this on in case it is of some interest and you weren’t aware of a change affecting Pollokshaws Road.

https://www.glasgow.gov.uk/article/13824/Glasgow-set-to-trial-AI-technology-to-speed-up-bus-journey-times

Bungo Clean Up

6th November 2024 / Julyan Lidstone / 2 Comments

As someone who has his own pick up stick to clear litter from the area around the bins at the bottom of the QS/RPS back lane I would love to join the Bungo Clean Ups that you organise. However, it always happens 11-1 on Sunday, which is just when I am in church! Could you vary the times a bit, so I can both help clean up Strathbungo and worship? Cleanliness is next to godliness! Julyan Lidstone

Maternity home

9th July 2024 / John Telfer / 5 Comments

I believe I was born in 1949 in a maternity home in Marywood Square. Does anyone have any information as to its location?

Local cheese is the best five cheese shop in Scotland by the Times

1st November 2023 / Rachna Dheer / 0 Comments

Starter Culture artisan cheese shop in Shawlands has been voted one of five best cheese shops in Scotland by The Times (paywall).

At We Are Starter Culture, we know that cheese is more than just food; it’s a way of life. That’s why we’re passionate about bringing you the best products and experiences to satisfy your cravings, deepen your appreciation of artisanal cheese, and connect with others who share your passion. So don’t hesitate to explore our cheese shops in Shawland and discover the flavours and stories behind each cheese. Happy tasting!

Proposal for Nithsdale Drive as seen from the roundabout — Current proposal

Arnold Clarke site planning application

15th September 2023 / Toby Stead / 7 Comments

The planning application for the second of the Arnold Clarke sites (134 Nithsdale Drive) has been submitted, and can be viewed at Glasgow City Council’s Planning Portal, using reference 23/01956/FUL.

Whatever your views, you can respond before the deadline of 22 September. At 104 flats, this is possibly the largest development in Strathbungo area since the 19th century, so please consider making your views (positive or negative) heard. You can find some useful guidance on responding to planning applications at Planning Law Blog.

It is worth noting that the site is not within the Conservation Area but is directly adjacent to it. The site is surrounded by Listed Buildings at Moray Place, Salisbury Crescent and Darnley Street (there is a map on the BungoBlog).

Editor’s note:

Thanks to Toby for submitting this.

Here’s an aerial view

The architects state “Our design thinking seeks to ‘fill the gap’ complementing the scale and aspirations of surrounding buildings, with particular reference to the work of Alexander ‘Greek’ Thomson, whose Category ‘A’ listed terrace, Moray Place faces onto the site.”

Note here’s what the plan looked like as originally proposed in March. While the block is similar, note how the detailing and the curved end features have been dropped and an extra flat stuck on each end instead.