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Heartache at Bishoploch Hall ClosureA community in Easterhouse has been left devastated by the shock closure of their only focal point and as the children in the Lochend area try to figure out why they are no longer able to attend their After School classes or their Dance classes no one seems to have any answers for them. Bishoploch Residents Hall which only recently celebrated its 21st anniversary, has been at the Centre of the Auchingill area for that time and which has hosted memorable events such as the visit of Prince Charles and French President Jacques Chirac along with other meetings and seminars which not only were very much appreciated by the local community but also by “the powers that be” but now it seems “the powers that be” have shunned the Management Committee by not only denying them funding but also by not giving them direction as to how to raise the funding needed to run such a vital community centre. Pauline McKenzie has been a stalwart in the community for around twenty years not only excellently running the Bishoploch Residents Hall on a day to day basis, but also becoming an integral part of the Lochend Community and to see her thrown on the scrap heap wondering where her redundancy money is coming from leaves a very bitter taste in the mouth. Pauline to her credit didn’t say a word about the closure circumstances as she was loyal to the end. There are others like Tam and Elaine who basically went that extra mile for the “work” and what thanks did they get at the end of the day. These three “employees” were almost broken-hearted when the computer

suite was cleared of the equipment and although the decision to recover the Computer equipment was solely based on a business decision, it tore the heart out of those who put so much into the old place. Kids in the area looked forward to turning up at the Pamela Don Dancing School every week and we’re talking about kids who attended years ago and now their kids who were introduced by their mothers are missing out in their activities because of the closure. Family occasions such as First Communions, Anniversaries, Weddings etc..... have been celebrated in the Hall over the years and the pity is these have now gone to the wall because of lack of funding yet “the powers that be” can find extra cash for those people in foreign countries who benefit from such annual fund-raising events such as “Band-Aid”, Comic Relief and the like. Is Bishoploch Hall and the people it served any less deserving. We forget in Scotland that although we are one of the most generous nations in the world, sometimes we should look closer to home and look after our own. It’s easy to blame Budget Cuts and the economy for this situation but if truth

be told if the Bishoploch Residents Hall had been a priority then we’re positive that it would have been saved. There are many people today that should hang their heads in shame following this closure and the sad thing is “They know who they are”. Now what we have in the Bishoploch area is an empty building which will lie in dis-repair for probably the next ten years before someone takes the decision to get it pulled down meanwhile everyone passing it will be reminded of a once thriving venue which because of either a genuine lack of

funding or a complete disregard for the local residents is now defunct. Needless to say we will get all sorts of promises from all sorts of people as to what is to become of Bishoploch Residents Hall but there is only one thing certain in this scenario, the people of Lochend have nowhere to send their kids, host a party or have meetings. Let’s hear from “The Powers that Be” as to the real reason behind it, and as to how they are going to resolve it. After all the are quick off the mark when they want us to praise them.

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GLASGOW DRUG TRAFFICKER LOSES CANNABIS PROFITSA man caught with £381,000 worth of cannabis in Glasgow has been ordered to hand over £30,000 in crime profits. John McQuillan was jailed for seven years and two months after he was found with the haul near the city’s Easterhouse area in July 2009. The Crown also raised an action against the 46-year-old to claw back any

proceeds of crime.At the High Court in Edinburgh, Lord Pentland agreed a confiscation order and gave McQuillan six months to pay.During a previousappearance at the High Court in Glasgow, he admitted being concerned in the supply of cannabis.The court heard how intelligence had led to officers from the Scottish

Crime and Drug Enforcement placing McQuillan under surveillance.He was watched leaving his home in the city’s Royston area and later spotted arriving at an address near Easterhouse. When police moved in they found McQuillan in a converted garage with 482 quarter-kilo bars of cannabis resin and 124 smaller blocks.

St Timothy Kids Help Mary’s MealsPUPILS at St Timothy’s Primary in Greenfield ran a “Black Bag” campaign just before Christmas in aid of the excellent Mary’s Meals project. The children were asking parents, friends and any others they felt could assist them in filling black bags with a variety of items which could then be passed on to the project which helps feed kids in third world countries. When the Re-Gen visited the school recently the children were working non-stop to load the Mary’s Meals van with the plethora of bags which they had

accumulated over the short period leading up to the holidays. It’s great to see the kids

from our area thinking about others and the Re-Gen congratulates them on their excellent initiative.

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East End Groups receive AwardsGlasgow Shettleston MSP Frank McAveety has welcomed the Lloyds TSB Foundation in Scotland’s investment in local East End groups.The Dalmarnock Community Centre is set to receive

£7520 to help support the salary of a part-time Administrator. The Parkhead Youth project has been awarded £5000 towards the cost of seasonal staff.Frank said: “These groups do truly tremendous work

in the area and are a real credit to the East End. I commend the Lloyds TSB Foundation for Scotland for recognising this and look forward to seeing the groups put this funding to good use.”

Dalmarnock Power Station ClearupCLYDE Gateway has plans to redevelop the site of the former Dalmarnock Power Station which has lain derelict since its closure in 1977. These plans will, at some point in the future, be part of a consultation exercise with the community. But before any ideas are brought forward work is going to be carried out to

secure and clear the site to get a better idea of its condition. An initial clean-up operation will begin next week to remove all of the illegally dumped material that is on this site, as well as remove all of the overgrown trees and other unsightly and potentially dangerous vegetation. The work will be carried out on

behalf of Clyde Gateway by VHE Construction and is expected to take six weeks. While on site, VHE will also stabilise all of the boundary walls. The length of contract reflects the amount of clean-up required of a site that has been derelict for 34 years and is costing approximately £75,000.

ANNE McLaughlin, SNP MSP for the Glasgow region, has hit out at the reneging of a Tory and Lib Dem promise over soaring fuel prices, as the SNP vowed to make the need for a Fuel Duty Regula-tor and the bringing down of the cost of fuel a key Holyrood election issue. Ms McLaughlin pointed out that cutting fuel by 10p per li-tre in Scotland would only cost about half of the estimated £1 billion in extra revenue the Treasury is set to rake in as a result of rising oil prices. As the international oil price soars the prices on the forecourts across Glasgow has been going up steeply.Anne McLaughlin MSP said:“ The country is crying-out for action to bring down fuel prices, and the Holyrood

election campaign is a vital opportunity for Scotland to demand that the Scottish Par-liament has the economic and financial tools needed to act in the interests of our com-munities and the travelling public. Westminster – where the powers currently lie – has failed to do anything, and the Tories and Lib Dems have reneged on their pre-election promises.“ Across Glasgow hard-pressed families are being hit really hard by soaring fuel prices in a nation that produces huge amounts of oil. That is just outrageous.“ The untaxed price per litre is less than 50p and margins for fuel retailers are actually quite small. The bulk of the cost is tax, with over 70p going to the treasury per litre through

fuel tax and VAT.“ This is a huge issue on the doorstep and the forecourts – and the SNP will make it a big issue in the election. It is a key illustration of why we need Scotland’s Parliament to be fully independent and equipped it with the full pow-ers of financial responsibility.“ A Fuel Duty Regulator – which the Tories supported before the election – would bring duty down when oil prices go up. Cutting fuel by 10p per litre in Scotland would only cost about half of the estimated £1 billion in extra revenue the Treasury is set to rake in as a result of rising oil prices.“It’s a national scandal that, in Europe’s oil-richest country, Scots are paying among the highest fuel prices.”

McLaughlin Calls for Fuel Duty Regulator As Prices Hit Glaswegian Pockets

Management Buy-Out at Soapworks

SOAPWORKS, which employs about 100 full-time staff at its base in the Queenslie Industrial Estate, has been bought by the existing Management group led by Jan Zadruzynski from French beauty products giant L’Oreal.

No price has been disclosed but given that Soapworks describes itself as the UK’s largest soap supplier with an annual turnover of about £14 million, it will almost certainly be millions of pounds. The deal was completed last week. Soapworks was set up in 1988 by the late Body Shop founder Dame Anita Roddick, who was involved heavily in charitable projects around the world and was attracted to Easterhouse as a location for a soap manufacturing operation for her business by the opportunity to create employment in a jobs blackspot. Following a highly successful 18 years trading using local employees, Body Shop was acquired by L’Oreal in 2006. The company began manufacturing for other retailers as well as Body Shop in 2000. It now supplies high street retailers and supermarkets in the UK and exports to countries including Canada, Russia and China, as well as supplying into continental Europe.

Soapworks makes aromatic oils for home fragrances, perfume and aromatherapy, as well as soap, and produces gift packs. Jan Zadruzynski, is one of the original employees of Soapworks from 1988, and he has been managing director of the operation since 1999. Jan said he would own 51% of the business in the wake of the management buy-out. His fellow directors, and other members of the management team, will together hold 42%, with 7% of equity set aside in an employee benefit trust fund which will be owned by staff. Banking group Barclays is helping finance the buy-out team. Mr Zadruzynski emphasised

Soapworks’ continuing supply arrangement with Body Shop, and his ambition to maintain this in the long term. He noted that it now accounted for less than 50% of Soapworks’ business by volume, but highlighted the importance of this supply agreement to the Easterhouse company. When the Re-Gen visited the factory last year the place still retained the friendly atmosphere that it had all those years ago and Jan and fellow management committee member Margaret Milne certainly made us most welcome. Jan Zadruzynski highlighted his determination to continue Anita Roddick’s vision for Soapworks in terms of looking after employees and the environment, and continuing to undertake charitable work in the community something that Soapworks has built up a tremendous reputation for over the years. He noted that Soapworks had, since its creation, donated nearly £600,000 to local projects. He emphasised there would be no redundancies among Soapworks’ staff following the buy-out, and said employees would retain their current terms and conditions. Mr Zadruzynski said he and the rest of the management team had been advised on the buy-out by corporate finance expert John Fingland, who previously worked for accountancy firms BDO Stoy Hayward and Ernst & Young. Glasgow law firm Levy & McRae also advised them. Andrew Sleigh, head of the corporate and commercial department at Levy & McRae, said: “In these difficult times, it has been very rewarding for us to be involved in this very positive transaction which will secure more than 100 jobs in manufacturing in the east end of Glasgow. “Jan and his team, with the expert support of John Fingland, put together a first-class deal structure which

the team here have enjoyed implementing.” Asked whether the sale had arisen from L’Oreal’s wish to divest or the management team’s desire to buy, Mr Zadruzynski replied: “I think it was probably a mutually beneficial arrangement, in many respects.” Looking back to when he began as one of the management team at Soapworks when it was set up in 1988, Jan said: “When I started at Soapworks, there was no windows, doors. “I came in as one of the managers of the business. At that point, we had 14 staff. We were really a start-up business in the Queenslie Industrial Estate. “We are now in our 23rd year and the buy-out is probably a natural evolution of the business.” He noted Soapworks had, before the buy-out, been the only manufacturing operation within Body Shop. He emphasised that the company was profitable. Soapworks manufactured 45 million bars of soap last year, with the majority of its output exported. Mr Zadruzynski said Soapworks takes on up to 150 temporary staff, in addition to its 100 permanent employees, at peak manufacturing periods. Soapworks are probably one of the biggest employers in the east end of Glasgow . “Our plans here are to make sure we can continue to provide employment through the difficult period there is in the economy just now. We want to continue to be here for the long term.” Knowing Jan, his visions for Soapworks, and his unstinting drive for success, the Re-Gen has no doubt this new venture will not only succeed but expand and make the company one of the leading lights not only in the East End but also Worldwide. Congratulations to Everyone involved at Soapworks.

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In disarray you feel as if you have been thrown to the wolves! By mid January the planets are on your side so stay calm, stay focused on what and where you want to go, even the most difficult situations will seem like a blessing in disguise if you manage to see beyond the illusion and keep calm.

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Cancer (22 June – 23 July)

This month sees power struggles in your personal relationships, who wants what and where and when or how are they going to get it. Mercury comes into your sign on the 13th which will help your communications and will make a strong relationship stronger and the not so strong may crumble a bit, it is important that you approach your own relationships as you do your friends with compassion and empathy.

Taurus (21 April – 21May) You have the courage of your convictions from the 7th you are entering a new phase much like the phoenix from the ashes. You are focused poised and ready for all that comes before you, anyone who has try to pull the wool over your eyes better be prepared as your forthrightness is at an all time high, from the 13th you are back to being a calmer, gentler bull!

Gemini (22 May – 21 June)

It is not the best month for you, there is much moving and towing this month, Venus comes into your chart on the 7th helping existing relationships to settle down and become a little more cosy. Skipping along pretending all is well will only cause you worry, it is time to search deep in your soul to what you truly want and stop pleasing other people.

Leo (24 July – 23 Aug)

You have felt as if you have been alone, no one listening or taking notice of you or your ideas this is all about to change from the 15th mars enters your sign and relights your fire and the truth of an existing relationship. The sun is in your sign from the 2oth and your feeling much more optimistic and perkier about your love life.

Virgo (24th Aug 23 Sept)

Spending to much time dwelling or thinking about the past will get you nowhere, neither will pondering about the meaning of life. Do not let caution hold you back form grabbing life with both hands, there are new opportunities or should I say relationships on the horizon and just may be closer than you think!

Libra (24 Sept – 23 Oct)

Decisions, Decisions, Decisions, or should I say indecision is so often a big issue for you and nowhere is it more prevalent this month than in your love life, from the 22nd January Jupiter re-enters your love skies and you will see clearly who is meant to be your true love or not so true love, try not to allow the minor problems become mountains!

Scorpio (24 Oct – 22 Nov)

That old devil called “love” is around you as you draw suitors like a moth to a flame, Venus is in your sign until the 7th so make the most of this as your charisma is at an all time high, if you are already in a relationship the 15th is the best day to get all romantic and spoil your partner.

Sagittarius (23 Nov – 21 Dec)

Venus is in your sign from the 7th and Mercury from the 13th so any promises you made in December will now need to be fulfilled or they will come back to bite you in the bum! You are a romantic but need to stop thinking of how it used to be, change what needs fixed and if its not broke, don’t.

Capricorn (22 Dec – 20 Jan)

With Pluto in your sign all through 2011 it is a good year to make all those promises you have made yourself come true, wither it is losing weight, getting fitter or just getting your finances in order this is your year as Pluto brings in an energy of transformation and January is particularly good for taking that new you to a bigger audience.

Aquarius (21 Jan – 19 Feb)

Your life seems to be a little confusing at the moment as you wander around a little confused and bewildered, your love life is also going under the telescope. It will begin to settle around the 20th of the month as your head suddenly falls out of the clouds and you see clearly where you are going.

Pisces (20 Feb – 20 Mar)

Venus is giving you a helping hand from the 7th as you seem to be in the right place, meeting the right people at the right time, you are being given information to help you make the necessary changes in your personal and financial life, do take heed and make those plans a reality.

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Hello everyone and welcome to a new decade. I wish you all a very happy and prosperous new year. And a Bon Voyage to my mate Lisa who is heading down under with her hubby and wee boy. I wish you all the luck in the world. 2011 geezo. I and those of us of a certain age will remember being wee and thinking 1999 was a million years away and here we are 2011 .Hehehee. I trust you all had a safe and merry Christmas. It was magic at my house. Three year olds really get into the swing of it. I used one of hubby’s work boots as a template and sprinkled icing sugar over the hearth to make “Santa’s” footprint. I even remembered to eat the cookie and drink the milk. Can remember Santa leaving footprints on my hearth. The oldies are the best. As are a few of the recipes I have chosen for you this week. With all the rich food and over indulgence of the last few weeks we need some good old plain basic comfort food.

Pea and Ham Soup

1 pack of marrowfat peas soaked overnight in plenty of water3 ham stock cubesAny leftover ham or a few slices of bacon chopped1 onion chopped very finely

Boil the peas and cook according to the pack instructions. Once cooked drain and add the stock cubes, onion and bacon or /ham bits. Add 2 pints of water bring to the boil and simmer for 10 min. Greatb with crusty bread.

Fish with Parsley Sauce

Allow 1 large fish per person. Ask the fishmonger to roll it for you. You can use any meaty whole fish. I prefer haddock or whiting. 1 fish stock cubeSmall tub of cream optional1 packet parsley sauce mix or make your own with a basic white sauce and loads of chopped parsley.

Place the rolled fish in a deep casserole dish. Make up the sauce for a creamier sauce use cream rather than milk and crumble in the stock cube for added depth of flavour. Pour the sauce over the fish and cover with a tight fitting lid. Bake in a hot oven 190 for 25 min. This is delicious served with buttered new potatoes and peas.

Baked Alaska

1 Large ice cream swiss roll or frozen regular swiss roll5 egg whites Icing sugar

Place the swiss roll on an oven tray Beat the egg whites until smooth and add 1tbsp icing sugar and beat until stiff. spread the meringue over the roll thickly. Dust with icing sugar and place in a very hot oven 200c for 4-5 mins until meringue has set and lightly browned. Serve immediately.

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MANY people in the Baillieston area will by now have noted that there is another new business just opened in the Main Street and on Thursday of this week Robert Birrell (Funeral Services Manager) and Hugh Corrance (Funeral Director), realised a dream when they opened the doors of Birrell Corrance Funeral Directors. Between them they have around thirty years of experience within the funeral business, dealing with the public following the traumatic experience of a loved one passing. From the first contact to the final resting, Birrell Corrance take the stress and worry from your shoulders and ensure that at such a private time they provide the shoulder for you. Beautifully set out in their premises at 115 Main Street Baillieston there is a tastefully designed service area and two private viewing rooms where a lot of thought

has gone into making them feel serene. Robert and Hugh, thanks to their vast experience, capture the empathy that families expect at such times and they ensure that those little details some people may worry about are taken care of without intrusion. Being an independent company Birrell Corrance are not restricted by multi-national restraints therefore they offer a more personal service and in these times that is something that is appreciated by clients. Personal , Professional and Passionate, are the company bywords and both Robert and Hugh stand by these words as far as the business is concerned. Both are passionate about the service they offer and they go that extra mile to ensure that everything the grieving family requests is catered for. Personal in as much as both are experienced in dealing with families at a time of stress and

with their Professional manner, they deal with everything from the first enquiry to the final conclusion. Robert and Hugh wish to thank the following for their tremendous assistance in achieving their dream of opening Birrell Corrance, firstly, Michael Brown Managing Director of Diamond Investigations for his guidance in the legal aspects of the

business, Ian, William and Joyce Beaton, Funeral Directors (Johnstone), for their assistance in the planning and re-furbishment of the new parlour. They would also like to mention the fact that they have an excellent association with Priory Monuments, who have sites at Hamilton and East Kilbride and enquiries can be made at the new Baillieston parlour.

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“I welcome the statement by the cabinet secretary and the fact that we are now fully engaged in a debate about the future of Scottish policing.

“Such is the importance of this issue it is right to consult. Many people will have their own views and I certainly have mine. I believe that we should have one single, national police force for Scotland - not because it is the cheapest option, but because it is the right one.

“It is the option that guarantees local policing delivered by people who know and understand their own local area. It is the option that guarantees Scotland is a country best equipped to tackle the big, national issues like terrorism and organised

crime. And it is the option that gives the best chance of maintaining frontline services in the face of very real budget cuts.

“A single force is the right decision at the right time. I hope we have the courage to make it.”

Police Merger Plan OVER 900 pupils from 19 primary schools across Glasgow and the Clyde Gateway area took part in a basketball tournament at the Kelvin Hall Arena earlier this week.

This is the culmination of the Jump2it programme supported by Clyde Gateway and the East Glasgow Community Health & Care Partnership, and from the Scottish Government’s Cash Back for Communities scheme, and utilising Scotland’s only professional basketball team, the Glasgow Rocks. As well as encouraging children to get active Jump2it focuses on the importance of fitness, healthy eating, and the dangers of smoking and alcohol abuse. These issues are tackled in an entertaining and interactive manner with Rocks players delivering the initial content in the schools.

Glasgow Rocks stars Sterling Davis, Mike Copeland, Nick Livas, Brice Fantasia, Moses Mubarak, Michael Kingma, Jack Burgess, Rory Petrie, EJ Harrison, and Scott Russell were on hand during the event to offer their encouragement to local youngsters and remind them to make healthy choices. The inter-school tournament is about fun participation with a competitive edge. Four schools will make it through to a final in front of the Rocks’ fans at the Kelvinhall Arena in Glasgow on the 23rd of January at Half time at the Glasgow Rocks v Plymouth fixture.

The Jump2it initiative is delivered by the charity Scottish Sports Futures, and with the support of Clyde Gateway and the East Glasgow Community Health & Care Partnership, and from the Scottish Government’s Cash Back for

Communities scheme, aims to reinforce the importance of healthy lifestyles while widening opportunities for sustained participation in sport. By promoting existing activity and establishing new clubs and league structures throughout Glasgow J2it and its professional role models are motivating youngsters to get more involved in sports.

Rocks player coach, Sterling Davis , said “It was great to see so many kids in Glasgow excited about health and playing basketball! The tournaments give the children a chance to show us their skills, have fun and keep learning about the importance of positive choices.” Jump2it is a health and citizenship led primary schools programme designed to improve the knowledge of young people by promoting increased physical activity

and exercise while highlighting the risks of poor diet, smoking and drug and alcohol abuse. These issues are tackled in an entertaining and interactive manner with Glasgow Rocks professional basketball

players delivering the initial content in the schools.

The programme which is supported by Clyde Gateway and the East Glasgow Community Health & Care Partnership, and from the Scottish Government’s Cash Back for Communities scheme, aims to widen opportunities for sustained participation by establishing new basketball clubs and enhancing existing club and league structures throughout Aberdeen while also motivating youngsters to set goals and identify pathways to other sports and activities. Local primary schools taking part include: Dalmarnock Primary, St Anne’s Primary, St Francis Primary, St Michael’s Primary.

Primary Pupils “Jump 2 It”

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Member of The Scottish Parliament for Glasgow Shettleston Constituency

Frank McAveety MSP

Surgery Details Parkhead 2nd Friday of month: 2.30-3.30pm Parkhead Library 64 Tollcross Road

Bridgeton 2nd Friday of month: 3.45-4.45pm Bridgeton Library 23 Landressy Street

Gorbals 2nd Friday of month: 5-6pm Gorbals Sports Centre Ballater Street Shettleston 3rd Friday of month: 2.30-3.30pm Shettleston Library 154 Wellshot RoadGovanhill Govanhill 3rd Friday of month: 4-5pm Neighbourhood Cntr 6 Daisy Street

Your MSP deals with matters including Health, Education, Transport, Law and Order. Please contact me if you have anything you wish to discuss on matters that are devolved to the Scottish Parliament

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Baillieston Community Council

The next meeting of Baillieston Community Council will be

on Wednesday 19th January 2011,

at 7.30pm in Hope Hall, Church Street, Baillieston.

EAST end singing sensation John Fori has certainly started the New Year with a bang after landing a couple of prime gigs in the Glencairn Social Club in Glasgow Road Rutherglen. John who is at present working on his next album is now to be see and heard every Friday from 9-00pm till 12-00 and on Sundays from 4-00pm till 7-00pm. The range of music John covers is

very diverse varying from soft easy listening, through swing and country to Motown classics. 70’s and 80’s classic hits are also featured with the “Fori Feeling” taking over in the second half of each show ensuring that there are plenty of opportunities to get strutting your stuff on the dance floor. The Glencairn Club is an excellent venue and following the festive

period where many of you re-discovered the social scene it makes sense to take a trip over to Rutherglen for a great night of entertainment. John had a great start to 2011 as he was the headline act in one of the City-centre venues and along with a packed crowd led the celebrations at the Bells, singing all his hits and generally creating a fantastic atmosphere for the new year.

Rutherglen Welcomes John Fori

THE hard work and efforts of Clyde Gateway have been rewarded with the news that the investment arm of Avivia, the UK’s largest insurance group, is to fund the construction of a new £10m office development in Bridgeton with the construction being delivered and managed by Dawn Group Ltd, one of the biggest and best-established property and construction firms in Scotland. The new 6,000 square metre office, to be known as ‘Eastgate’, is on a brownfield site at the junction of London Road and Brook Street, just 300 metres east of the historic Bridgeton Cross and will be the new home of Glasgow Community Safety Services (GCSS) bringing 500 jobs to the area. The appointment of the two private sector partners has come after a lengthy competitive dialogue and tender exercise that began twelve months ago. The initial stages saw seventeen separate bids to take the proposal forward with the end result being that Dawn will design and build the office and Aviva will provide the entire funding. The private sector confidence was greatly helped by Glasgow City Council agreeing the terms of a 20-year lease for the property which will see GCSS vacating various city centre

sites that are currently rented and relocating all of their operations, bar the CCTV control centre, to the East End. Gordon Matheson, the Leader of Glasgow City Council said “This is fabulous news and a fantastic outcome for all the parties involved. GCSS will be moving to a state-of-the art building and paying the same rental as at their existing premises while Clyde Gateway takes another giant step in its efforts to regenerate the East End over the coming 20 years. Most importantly, the commitments made by Aviva and Dawn demonstrate that the private sector are keen to invest in Glasgow even at the most challenging of times across the property and development markets.” The Council Leader also gave a warm welcome to the outcome of the community benefits clauses within the tender process which will see Dawn provide 70 local residents with a job, a modern apprenticeship or a combination of training placements and work experience. “This investment in people is another huge boost for the East End and delivers on the Council’s aspirations for working alongside Clyde Gateway and the private sector to promote and deliver the extensive physical, social and economic regeneration we are

promising.” Ian Manson, the Chief Executive of Clyde Gateway said: “The Eastgate development is one that we identified as being hugely significant in the first phase of Clyde Gateway and we are very pleased that the support of the City Council has enabled Aviva and Dawn to be our first private sector partners.” “Our vision for the next 20 years simply cannot be realised without further substantial investments by the private sector, and while no-one can deny that Clyde Gateway is beginning to make a difference across our communities we cannot afford to rest on our laurels” “We have a big job on our hands to replicate what we have achieved at Eastgate but we will be boosted by the upcoming opening of the M74 and the 2014 Commonwealth Games, both of which will help make this whole area much more attractive to investors and developers.” Eastgate will be designed to BREEAM ‘excellent’ standards ensuring it has a top rating for sustainability and environmental performance. The cost of the development will be £9.7m. Construction work will begin in January 2011, with a completion date of late February 2012. GCSS will occupy the new office from April 2012.

£10 MILLION INVESTMENT BOOST FOR EASTGATE

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A 49-year-old man has been arrested and charged after being found in possession of offensive weapons and a quantity of controlled drugs. A 42-year-old woman has also been charged under the Misuse of Drugs Act. Early on Thursday 6 January police from London Road were called when two men were reported fighting with weapons in Bridgeton. One of the men was later seen in a car in Landressy Street and when stopped, two knives were found along with the quantity of drugs.And a 29-year-old man has appeared in court charged with supplying drugs following his arrest in the Gallowgate early on Monday 9 January.

London Road Community Police Officer, Constable Sean McNeil, 39, is to receive a top national life-saving honour. PC McNeill, who covers the East Centre Ward, has been awarded a Royal Humane Society testimonial on parchment after he talked a suicidal man back off the railway track at Coatdyke Station in Coatbridge.The life-and-death drama unfolded in front of a crowd of waiting passengers as Sean was returning home. He got off the train in time to see the 30-year-old man jumping onto the tracks heading towards oncoming trains.Sean started talking to the man, who had been discharged from Monklands Hospital earlier that day, and although his initial efforts fell on deaf ears, he eventually managed to coax him off the tracks to safety. A train arrived less than a minute later.Sean saw that the man returned to hospital where he was received further medical treatment.

About 10.00 hrs on the morning of Saturday 5th January 2011, a male pretending to be a plumber attended at a 74 year old females house in Mossvale Road, Glasgow. The female was alone in the flat when the male attended at the front door. On answering the door the male immediately stepped into the flat and stated that he was there to check for leaks. The suspect then made his way into the kitchen area followed by the victim. Whilst there he kept the victim busy within this area apparently looking for any leaks. It is during this time that it is believed that another person, an accomplice entered the flat and removed a three figure some of money. This was only discovered later in the day after the suspect had left the property.The suspect is described as a white male , 30 to 40 years of age , stocky build , spoke with an Irish English accent , wearing a black skull cap , black jumper and black trousers.The Police advise is that if anyone unexpected attends at the door. Firstly don’t open the door, with the door closed ask who is there, use the spy hole if fitted and ask them to show any ID or put it through the letter box. If not expecting any workmen then call the housing or appropriate company to confirm that they are genuine. If unsure if they are genuine then do not allow them entry .Any further advice required for home or personal safety contact PC Wood , Easterhouse Police Office 532 - 4310

Strathclyde Police is continuing enquiries following a robbery at a bookmakers in the east end of Glasgow on Saturday 8 January 2011. Around 5.55pm a man entered the premises of William Hill Bookmakers at 725 Springfield Road, Glasgow and threatened members of staff working within with a knife. He demanded money and after making off with a minimal amount of cash, he made off in a dark coloured private hire taxi which he got into in nearby Janefield Street. The vehicle then made its way through the grounds of Parkhead Stadium, in the direction of the city centre. Detectives at London Road Police Office are continuing enquiries, with officers studying CCTV footage from in

and around the local area in a bid to identify the suspect. He is described as white, around 20 – 30 years old, approximately 6ft in height, of slim build, with dark brown hair. At the time of the incident he was wearing a dark hooded top (with the hood up), blue jeans, white trainers and a dark woollen hat. Speaking from London Road Police Office, Detective Constable Craig Brogan said: “Thankfully the members of staff who were working and two customers in the premises at the time were uninjured. “With the suspect only making off with a small sum of cash, I’d like to make it perfectly clear to anyone who is determined to commit this type of crime that the

financial reward greatly outweighs the punishment they will face when we catch up with them.”He continued: “Springfield Road is a particularly busy thoroughfare with motorists and pedestrians and I would therefore appeal to anyone who was in the area at the time of the robbery who may have seen the suspect either hanging around beforehand or running off afterwards, to get in touch with police. No matter how trivial they feel the information is, please get in touch and let us make that decision.”Anyone with any information which could help police is asked to contact detectives at London Road Police Office on 0141 532 4600.

BOOKMAKERS ROBBED – EAST END OF GLASGOW

Officers from London Road Police Office recently seized approximately £150,000 of counterfeit goods, including tobacco, clothing and jewellery from commercial premises in Dalmarnock. Further investigations are ongoing.

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Megastore official launchGlasgow Furniture Initiative’s massive

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THE Shettleston Housing As-sociation is delighted that its new offices have been awarded the RIAS Andrew Doolan prize for the best building in Scotland. This is a very great honour for everyone involved in the project the Association must congratu-late Architects, Elder and Cannon whose commitment to the project has been second to none. Commenting on the award, As-sociation Chairperson, Mary Thomas, said: “Everyone in Shettleston should be proud that the Association has won this prestigious award. Good design and good architecture should never be just the preserve of the city centre or for huge and grand projects. Our offices show that great architecture has its place in every community and the Association is proud of the work done by our Architects and all of the design team in bringing this project to such a suc-cessful conclusion.” Shettleston Housing Association director, Chris Cunningham, ex-plained the background to the new offices: “A number of years ago the Asso-ciation made the decision to extend our existing offices rather than build new ones. Our growth as an organi-sation meant that we required more space and we were particularly concerned at the quality of our pub-lic areas. We did not want to leave our existing offices however, as they have an important place in the heart of Shettleston. Deciding to extend rather than build a new office brought chal-lenges, but with those challenges came inspiration as our architects

brought modern architecture along-side our older building in a way that complements each other. This award is a testimony to the hard work of everyone involved and it is one that the community in Shettleston can be proud of.” The RIAS judges were very compli-mentary about the new building:“The former Co-operative halls, an Edwardian red sandstone building, is among the finest monuments within Shettleston. Its adaptation and extension provides a welcom-ing reception area, meeting rooms, open plan and cellular office spaces and a large boardroom. The historic features of the former co-operative building, particularly the upper level proscenium and the double-height upper hall are respected within the new develop-ment. The two-storey extension provides the entrance to the linked spaces within. While its stripped-down contemporary form contrasts with the decorated sandstone of its

neighbour, its scale is simultane-ously respectful and distinctly of the current era. By extending the frame of the new building to the eaves level of its historic neighbour, these quite distinct structures are read as parts of an elegant entirety. This is an important building for Shettleston. There is no question that new architecture of this quality will contribute to enhanced pride of place and hopefully serve as a catalyst to further high quality development in the area.” As well as this award, the offices won the Best Commercial Building in the Glasgow Institute of Architects awards and also the Roses Design Awards. The Roses Awards are for architecture and design across the UK outwith the London area. The offices have also been entered in the Civic Trust awards which will be decided early next year. There is an exhibition about the RIAS award in the Association’s reception area.

Shettleston Housing Association office named Best Building in Scotland!

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Bob, public relations officer for GA Scotland, told our reporter that he would like to see more new members come through the doors of GA as it would mean more families are getting the chance to live a life free of gambling and free of the misery that comes with gambling compulsively. Bob stated, “We here at Gamblers Anonymous are always very happy to see anyone come through the doors for the first time because it means that from that day on they will know that we are here from them.” This fellowship is the only thing that Bob has ever known to work for the hundreds of compulsive gamblers that he has come into contact with. In his time in GA, Bob has seen people find the r way to GA only to hang around for a few weeks or months then leave thinking, they can beat gambling on their own. Bob says “A short memory that a lot of people suffer from but for a compulsive gambler a short memory can be disastrous because it’s one of the main reasons newer members tend to leave for. Very often I see the same people coming back only to tell us how much worse it was when they returned to gambling. The good thing is that they are always welcomed back with a warm handshake.” Bob has only recently taken up the post of Public Relations Officer but in that short time he has become aware of the importance of letting other compulsive gamblers know that there is help available to them. The PR committee of GA are a dedicated and hard working group of members who are doing all they can to encourage others who are currently “in action” to

come along and see what GA has to offer. Another member of the PR committee, Raymond who regularly attends the Monday meeting in Anderston said, “I lost a business through gambling but I got the help and support of Gamblers Anonymous and today I have my own premises from which I’m running a stable business once again. I would not be where I am today without having found GA”. Raymond is also involved with the “Beginners” group at his Monday evening Meeting. The Beginners Group is for newer members who are less than a year in Gamblers Anonymous. These groups help build confidence and encourage the newer members to talk about their experiences. There are more and more younger folk finding their way to Gamblers Anonymous. One reason for this might be the introduction of Internet or On-Line Gambling. Another possibility that has been mentioned is possibly the ever increasing addiction to Roulette Machines in Bookmakers. No matter what the reason might be it is a fact that the average age of the compulsive gambler is coming down alarmingly. One of these younger members is “Young Nick” who is a member of the “Dennistoun Tuesday Meeting”. Nick told of his addiction to machine gambling and how he found it ruining his life

and how it was causing long spells of misery for him but he went on to say how, since getting to GA his life has vastly improved. Nick has been in GA less than 2 years and in that time he has turned his life around from a young guy who often found himself struggling to pay his rent each month, to a hard working young man who pays his bills on time. He has even managed to save up and go abroad on holiday TWICE!!! He feels the turn-a-round in his life is entirely down to attending regularly at GA meetings. Bob told our reporter that the best move any compulsive gambler could make would be to contact Gamblers Anonymous. All they need is a desire to stop gambling as that is the only requirement of GA. For family or friends of someone who has a gambling problem there is “Gam- Anon”. This is the sister fellowship of Gamblers Anonymous and offers great support to people who are affected by a compulsive gambler. Gam-Anon can be contacted through any of the GA contacts. (See ad on this page).

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LATER this month many, many people not only in Scotland but throughout the world will sit down to a plate of Haggis, Neeps and Tatties in honour of Scotland’s most famous son.... “The Immortal Rabbie Burns”.

Robert Burns (25 January 1759 – 21 July 1796) (also known as Rabbie Burns, the Ploughman Poet, Robden of Solway Firth, the Bard of Ayrshire and in Scotland as simply The Bard was a Scottish poet and a lyricist. He is widely regarded as the national poet of Scotland, and is celebrated worldwide. He is the best known of the poets who have written in the Scots language, although much of his writing is also in English and a “light” Scots dialect, accessible to an audience beyond Scotland. He also wrote in standard English, and in these pieces, his political or civil commentary is often at its most blunt.

He is regarded as a pioneer of the Romantic movement, and after his death he became a great source of inspiration to the founders of bothliberalism and socialism. A cultural icon in Scotland and among the Scottish Diaspora around the world, celebration of his life and work became almost a national charismatic cult during the 19th and 20th centuries, and his influence has long been strong on Scottish literature. In 2009 he was voted by the Scottish public as being the Greatest Scot, through a vote run by Scottish television channel STV.

As well as making original compositions, Burns also collected folk songs from across Scotland, often revising or adapting them. His poem (and song) Auld Lang Syne is often sung at Hogmanay (the last day of the year), and Scots Wha Hae served for a long time as an unofficialnational anthem of the country. Other poems and songs of Burns that remain well-known across the world today include A Red, Red Rose; A Man’s A Man for A’ That; To a Louse; To a Mouse; The Battle of Sherramuir; Tam o’ Shanter, and Ae Fond Kiss. Burns was born two miles (3 km) south of Ayr, in Alloway, South Ayrshire, Scotland, the eldest of the seven children of William Burness (1721–1784) (Robert Burns spelled his surname Burness until 1786), a self-educated tenant farmer from Dunnottar, The Mearns, and Agnes Broun (1732–1820), the daughter of a tenant farmer from Kirkoswald, South Ayrshire.

He was born in a house built by his father (now the Burns Cottage Museum), where he lived until Easter1766, when he was seven years old. William Burness sold the house and took the tenancy of the 70-acre (280,000 m2) Mount Oliphant farm, southeast of Alloway. Here Burns grew up in poverty and hardship, and the severe manual labour of the farm left its traces in a premature stoop and a weakened constitution.

He had little regular schooling and got much of his education from his father, who taught his children reading, writing,

arithmetic, geography, and history and also wrote for them A Manual Of Christian Belief. He was also taught by John Murdoch (1747–1824), who opened an ‘adventure school’ in Alloway in 1763 and taught Latin, French, and mathematics to both Robert and his brother Gilbert (1760–1827) from 1765 to 1768 until Murdoch left the parish. After a few years of home education, Burns was sent to

Dalrymple Parish School during the summer of 1772 before returning at harvest time to full-time farm labouring until 1773, when he was sent to lodge with Murdoch for three weeks to study grammar, French, and Latin.

By the age of 15, Burns was the principal labourer at Mount Oliphant. During the harvest of 1774, he was assisted by Nelly Kilpatrick (1759–1820), whoinspired his first attempt at poetry, O, Once I Lov’d A Bonnie Lass. In the summer of 1775, he was sent to finish his education with a tutor at Kirkoswald, where he met Peggy Thomson (b.1762), to whom he wrote two songs, Now Westlin’ Winds and I Dream’d I Lay. At Whitsun, 1777, William Burness removed his large family from the unfavourable conditions of Mount Oliphant to the 130-acre (0.53 km2) farm at Lochlea, near Tarbolton, where they stayed until William Burness’ death in 1784. Subsequently, the family became integrated into the community of Tarbolton. To his father’s disapproval, Robert joined a country dancing school in 1779 and, with Gilbert, formed the Tarbolton Bachelors’ Club the following year. His earliest existing letters date from this time, when he began making romantic overtures to Alison Begbie (b. 1762). In spite of four songs written for her and a suggestion that he was willing to marry her, she rejected him.

In December 1781, Burns moved temporarily to Irvine, North Ayrshire to learn to become a flax-dresser, but during the New Year celebrations of 1781/1782 the flax shop caught fire and was sufficiently damaged to eventually send him home to Lochlea farm.

He continued to write poems and songs and began a Commonplace Book in 1783, while his father fought a legal dispute with his landlord. The case went to the Court of Session, and Burness was upheld in January 1784, a fortnight before he died.

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Control Your Own Destiny....NOWBlack or White that is the direction we are faced with but sometimes that decision is not as clear cut as we would like.

The times we are living in at the present moment are very trying with, Drink, Drugs, Gambling, STI’s and Violence more and more prevalent and people trying to escape from the aforementioned are at times desperate to find help but where do they go. Hopefully in this page we can point them in the right direction as we not only feature projects and contact numbers but also a few case studies of real people who have been able to turn their lives around. It’s not only youngsters who get caught up in the drugs scene and Cocaine Anonymous offer a caring service for those wishing to break free from the scourge of drugs. Alcohol and drugs information and counselling can be obtained by contacting the Alcohol and Drug information Service at “The Connie” in Easterhouse. Many youngsters have grown up in the Gang culture and many of them would love to get out but don’t honestly know how.

CIRV is a fantastic project which has vast experience in working with former and also present day gang members. They have encouraged gang members to give up violence and basically recover their life, well worth checking this project out if you feel it could help you.

Sexually Transmitted Diseases are on the increase and many carrying them have no idea as many of these diseases have no outward signs, find out more by contacting places such as the Sandyford Clinic. Womans Aid provide a service for women who have been subjected to abuse either sexually, physically or mentally and their caring and considerate advice and help is a God-send to those who have put up with something that should never be tolerated at anytime. Say Women is another project which provides a shoulder for women with excellent help and advice when they feel no-one cares.

Gambling is another addiction which sneaks up and traps many who feel they are in complete control of their habit, it is only when it begins to affect their families, businesses and health that many people realise they need help.

Gamblers Anonymous hold meetings 7 days a week 365 days a year (that’s how massive the problem is), for those who want to return to a normal life and be in charge of their own destiny. These organisations and projects are listed on this page. Don’t leave it too late to get your life back on track, the numbers are here....Contact them Now!!!

Is there for honest Poverty That hings his head, an’ a’ that;

The coward slave-we pass him by, We dare be poor for a’ that!

For a’ that, an’ a’ that. Our toils obscure an’ a’ that,

The rank is but the guinea’s stamp, The Man’s the gowd for a’ that.

What though on hamely fare we dine, Wear hoddin grey, an’ a that;

Gie fools their silks, and knaves their wine; A Man’s a Man for a’ that:

For a’ that, and a’ that, Their tinsel show, an’ a’ that;

The honest man, tho’ e’er sae poor, Is king o’ men for a’ that.

Ye see yon birkie, ca’d a lord, Wha struts, an’ stares, an’ a’ that;

Tho’ hundreds worship at his word, He’s but a coof for a’ that:

For a’ that, an’ a’ that, His ribband, star, an’ a’ that:

The man o’ independent mind He looks an’ laughs at a’ that.

A prince can mak a belted knight, A marquis, duke, an’ a’ that;

But an honest man’s abon his might, Gude faith, he maunna fa’ that!

For a’ that, an’ a’ that, Their dignities an’ a’ that;

The pith o’ sense, an’ pride o’ worth, Are higher rank than a’ that.

Then let us pray that come it may, (As come it will for a’ that,)

That Sense and Worth, o’er a’ the earth, Shall bear the gree, an’ a’ that.

For a’ that, an’ a’ that, It’s coming yet for a’ that,

That Man to Man, the world o’er,

Shall brothers be for a’ that.

A Man’s A Man For A’ That

Celebrating Burns Night

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I was disappointed to say the least that First Bus are cutting vital services from within the East End of Glasgow, neglecting the communities that rely on them. It has recently been confirmed that First Bus intend to implement proposals that would see the 64 service to Carmyle withdrawn completely on Sundays and after 7pm on weekday evenings, with the 43 to Craigend finishing at 7pm every day, abandoning may of the residents of these deserving communities. The SNP Government has

really let people down on bus services. The withdrawal of the ring fenced subsidy and the opposition of the re-regulation of bus services is very worrying and really begs the question how far is this Government are prepared to let these services slide. We clearly need to be regulating companies, such as First Bus, to ensure that they aren’t abandoning whole communities, just to make profit. The withdrawal of these vital services is very alarming and shows the complete lack of interest that First Bus obviously have for ordinary,

hard working people. It is doubly concerning given the impact this will have on access local people have to Stobhill in the evenings and weekends to be able to visit friends and relatives. As readers of the Regen will now be aware Greater Glasgow and Clyde NHS have submitted proposals to close Lightburn Hospital and transfer all patients and clinics to Stobhill. At present people from the East End already struggle to get to Stobhill Hospital using public transport, now that First Bus have taken this decision it will only make matters worse for

people visiting the hospital. Greater Glasgow and Clyde NHS and Nicola Sturgeon must consider transport problems East End residents have in accessing services at Stobhill when considering the proposals for the closure of Lightburn Hospital. It is clear from the proposal that crucial factors such as these have not previously been considered, highlighting the complete disregard for ordinary patients. There is still time to sign the petition against the closure of Lightburn.

COMPLIMENTS of the Season to Re-Gen readers, I wish everyone a very happy and prosperous new year and look forward to contributing to future columns. The winter conditions at the end of last year presented us with many challenges. Train services were severely affected, main roads ground to a halt and schools were closed down. Many of those who are self employed suffered severe financial hardship and this is something we should bear in mind when debating how we cope with winter conditions. During such difficult times we

look to those in authority to show leadership and drive, that was what was expected of the former Transport Minister, Stewart Stevenson MSP. The SNP Minister wasn’t criticised because the weather was bad, but because information was not released quickly enough about how bad conditions were. Many lorry drivers and motorists were trapped in their vehicles overnight and it was very fortunate that no one died as a result of the situation.The Minister then compounded his errors by going on television and declaring that there had been a ‘first class response’-

this was certainly not the experience of those motorists living in the” real world”. It was all very well for the Minister and his officials to brief from the comfort of a warm television studio that all was well when clearly this was not the case. On 11th December Stewart Stevenson tendered his resignation as the SNP’s Transport Minister. This was the right decision given his misjudgements in handling the situation in December when Scotland struggled to cope with the big freeze. The resignation of a Minister of any political party is not a

matter of personal satisfaction to me. I can appreciate the turmoil that such a course of action must cause to the Minister concerned, however in difficult times people look for leadership from their politicians and when they fail in their duties they need to go. I hope the new Transport Minister, Keith Brown will learn from his predecessor’s lack of knowledge when it comes to being in touch with reality.If you would like to contact me on any issue please telephone 0141-564 1364 or visit my website on www.paulmartinmsp.org.uk

YOU know the years are hurtling by when you receive a note from your GP about a health check-up. My misfortune is that I am now in an age range for the GP to monitor my general condition. No matter how often I howl against the ravages of time it seems that it is gradually catching up with me. To add to the general sense of time moving on I was assessed by a Practice Nurse. As I did the usual excuses for not finding enough time for exercise and trying to explain away the accumulation of a few extra pounds (or two!) she surprised

me with the wonderful line: “You know Mr McAveety, I remember you when you were a lot slimmer…”Intrigued by the comment I asked how she knew that and she reminded me that she was a former pupil of mine from my teaching days. There is no darker desolation than being reminded of what you thought your best days were. As she checked on my cholesterol level she chuckled at my forlorn face. But behind it all I was aware of the amazing advances we can make if our health service is properly funded and supported.

Coming from a family which on the male side has all the characteristic of high risk of heart failure I was delighted that the GP practice wanted to monitor my health and provide good advice on reducing risks. That is what we need to do more of in our health service – provide local advice and appropriate support. The benefit is that the critical illnesses that have affected the McAveety clan in the past have not become a feature of the present generation. For that alone I am grateful that we have in our Health Service a provision that is there

– irrespective of our income – to look after the citizen. As we face the next few months gearing up to the election of 2011 for the Scottish Parliament it is good to have a health check but the important question all voters should ask of those seeking their vote – will you still commit to a health service free at the point of need and providing a quality service?I know I do – even if my recent experience brought back too many forlorn memories of being in a much better condition. But we cannot always fight time.

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SCOTTISH Transport Minister Keith Brown announced the publication of new road orders earlier this week, to allow improvements for the M74 Raith Junction and the widening of key sections of the M8, M73 and M74.

These orders are required to obtain the necessary authority for the improvement of major roads and motorways with the plan to build more than £120 million of motorway improvements in and around Glasgow. Plans to upgrade the busy Raith Interchange, near Strathclyde Country Park in Lanarkshire, have been in the pipeline for years with doubt creeping in as to if and when it would eventually come to fruition.

The aim is to build a 700-yard underpass beneath the M74. linking the A725 Bellshill bypass with the East Kilbride Expressway, relieving traffic flow at the usually jammed

Raith interchange which is a nightmare at rush hours and only a shade better outwith peak times.

Estimated costs of the Raith project have been quoted at around £60million but as we all know estimates and actual figures have a very bad habit of increasing the longer the job is delayed.

The road orders also give the go-ahead for the previously announced plan to upgrade the A8 between Newhouse and Baillieston to motorway status something we have been campaigning for, for years. When finished it will complete the M8 Glasgow-Edinburgh link.

The estimated cost of the M8, M74 and M73 work is up to £64m “again estimated”.

The procurement process will bring the two projects together in an effort to reduce costs, “let’s hope it succeeds”.

It is hoped all the work will be completed in time for the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

Keith Brown said: “The publication of the Road Orders is a major step forward in completing the Central Scotland motorway network.

“These improvements will deliver many benefits to drivers, including reduced journey times, improved road safety and better access to businesses and communities.”

The recently appointed Scottish Transport Minister stated that if the necessary statutory process was completed the first stages of the contracts could be settled this year with work beginning after that, but he added: “The M8 Baillieston-Newhouse orders need to be approved by Parliament. Assuming that is given, we would then need to review the combined improvements scheme before issuing a definitive timetable.”

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