Emergency services were called to properties in Bishopbriggs at around 12.50am.
Emergency services were called to properties on Colston Drive and John Marshall Drive in Bishopbriggs at around 12.50am following reports of a fire.
No one was injured in either blaze, however, the deliberate fires are believed to be linked to a feud between criminal organisations which ignited last month.
An investigation into both incidents is ongoing.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 12.50am on Monday, April 14, 2025, we were called to a report of a fire at a property on Colston Drive in Bishopbriggs.
“Emergency services attended, the fire was extinguished and there were no reports of injuries.
“It’s being treated as wilful and enquiries are ongoing.”
The force added: “Around 12.50am on Monday, April 14, 2025, we were called to a report of a fire at a property on John Marshall Drive in Bishopbriggs.
The targeted fires come one day after a home invasion on Egilsay Crescent in Milton where a 72-year-old woman and a 12-year-old boy were attacked.
Both were taken to hospital for treatment.
Violence has escalated in Edinburgh and Glasgow with a spate of deliberate fires and reported shootings linked to warring gangs.
One home was firebombed last week on Ashgill Road in Glasgow, mere minutes away from the most recent spree of attacks.
Police have seized weapons, drugs, and a stolen vehicle as part of raids.
In April, six different addresses were targeted with deliberate fires in five days in Glasgow and the city’s surrounding suburbs.
A number arrests have been made in connection with the gang feud which has spread from Edinburgh to Glasgow.
Richard Ordish, 18, appeared at Edinburgh Sheriff Court charged with wilful fireraising, possessing an explosive substance with the intent to endanger life or property and attempted murder.
A dedicated team of officers, supported by specialist resources, have visited more than 100 properties as part of extensive door-to-door enquiries.
Ordish made no plea and was remanded in custody. He is due back in court within the next eight days.
A 38-year-old man was arrested and charged with reset of a stolen motor vehicle.
A 34-year-old woman was also arrested in connection with a stolen vehicle. A 16-year-old was arrested over reset of a stolen vehicle, various road traffic offences, and possession of an offensive weapon.
A 28-year-old man was also arrested and charged with threatening and abusive behaviour.
Nicky Robertson, 38, appeared at Edinburgh Sheriff Court charged with reset of a stolen vehicle.
Marcus Laidley-Sobers, 28, also appeared charged with threatening and abusive behaviour. He made no plea and was granted bail.
Officers have also charged a 24-year-old man in connection with two deliberate fires in Edinburgh linked to the feud.
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The new year has got off to a swinging start for the young people of Bishopbriggs with the opening of a fun-tastic new play area at Springfield Park
The fabulous new play area – which includes the largest multi-play unit in East Dunbartonshire – cost £200,000 to construct and was funded by the Scottish Government’s Renewing Scotland’s Play Park Funding and EDC Capital Funding
Councillor Paul Ferretti – Convener of the Council’s Place
Neighbourhood and Corporate Assets Committee - officially opened the impressive new play area along with local children from Wester Cleddens Primary School
the community was involved in choosing the final design for this project
“It appears they chose well as it is a fantastic
well-resourced new play area that is already proving hugely popular with the young people of Bishopbriggs
“It was great that we were joined by children from Wester Cleddens Primary School at the official opening so they could enjoy the fabulous end result for themselves."
The new play area includes a disability friendly path that leads to a wealth of new nature themed equipment installed on a new safety surface
Not only does it include the area’s largest multi-play unit – a unit comprising multiple chutes
monkey bars and inclusive games panels – there is also a smaller multi-play unit for younger children
large rope swing and an exhilarating 30 metre zipline
There is something for everyone in the play area and amongst the new equipment is an inclusive swing set
sensory play panels and the ever-popular basket swing
There was some tree-mendous news for East Dunbartonshire’s first Climate Ready Park as it becomes home to several new trees to help enhance the area for biodiversity
are being planted as part of plans to plant up to 18 million trees across Glasgow City Region by 2032
The work was funded by the Green Action Trust – one of Scotland’s leading environmental regeneration charities – as part of the Clyde Climate Forest initiative
East Dunbartonshire Council is one of eight local authorities to sign up to the Clyde Climate Forest Concordat agreement committing to connect up existing woodlands
plant new forests and target urban tree plantings in areas vulnerable to climate impacts
A total of 10 crab apple and cherry trees will be planted by the Council’s Streetscene team with help from the Countryside Ranger Service and volunteers
but they’ll provide pollinators with much needed nectar in spring
and fruit for birds and other locally important wildlife over the summer and autumn months
Council Leader Gordan Low visited the popular Bishopbriggs Park to lend a hand as he helped plant the first tree
“It is fitting that these trees are being planted in our first Climate Ready Park
"These trees will not only significantly enhance this green space in the heart of Bishopbriggs
but they will also enhance biodiversity in the area and improve resilience to protect against the effects of climate change into the future
“I look forward to seeing more trees planted in East Dunbartonshire as part of our commitment to the agreement.”
Development Manager of Clyde Climate Forest
“It’s fantastic that East Dunbartonshire Council have committed to our tree planting program by signing the CCF Concordat agreement
Tree planting is crucial if we are to tackle both the climate and biodiversity emergencies
“Woodlands and trees bring many benefits to urban neighbourhoods
and provide vital carbon storage and wildlife habitat.”
The Clyde Climate Forest (CCF) was launched in June 2021 and since then the project has seen over 3 million trees planted in both urban and rural areas
The Council has committed to supporting delivery of the Clyde Climate Forest and to embed CCF targets into its own plans and policies
John Conway died in hospital 11 days after being struck by a car driven by Martin Hume in Bishopbriggs.
Martin Hume, 38, struck John Conway in Bishopbriggs on the night of January 20, 2023.
Hume was behind the wheel of a Kia Sportage on Auchinairn Road at the time.
It was alleged that he drove without due care or attention or without reasonable consideration for other people using the road.
The charge said Hume, of Bishopbriggs, failed to maintain proper observations and did not see Mr Conway.
It was stated that Mr Conway was a pedestrian crossing the road at the time.
Allegations said Hume emerged from a junction and took a right turn when it was not safe to do so.
It was stated that the manoeuvre caused Hume’s vehicle to collide with Mr Conway, damaging the car.
Mr Conway died at Glasgow’s Queen Elizabeth University Hospital 11 days later from his injuries.
Hume pled not guilty at Glasgow Sheriff Court to causing Mr Conway’s death by careless driving.
The court heard from a man who stated that he had served regular Mr Conway that night at The Campsie Bar.
The witness said that “creature of habit” Mr Conway would order the same drinks, watch football and leave to be home at 10pm.
The man told police officers in his statement that Mr Conway was “absolutely fine” when leaving the bar.
Another woman witnessed the collision moments later after dropping off a friend in her car.
She stated that the car “lit up” Mr Conway, who crossed the road in front of her.
Prosecutor Harry Findlay asked the witness where Mr Conway was on the road, and she replied: “Just past the middle lines on the middle of the road.”
The woman tended to Mr Conway who told her that he “wanted to go home.”
Mr Findlay asked the witness how the driver of the car presented and she replied: “I asked if he was okay but he was very shocked.”
The woman stated that Mr Conway was in dark clothing, wearing a hat and a hood “right up and it covered his face.”
Allan Macleod, defending, asked the woman if Mr Conway stopped in front of the car just before it collided with him and she replied: “Yes.”
The advocate asked if Mr Conway looked in the direction of the car, and the woman said: “His head was down all the time.”
Mr Macleod asked: “He walked in front of the car before it hit him?”
Mr Macleod asked: “He wouldn’t be able to see the car before it collided with him?”
Jurors returned a verdict of not guilty shortly after Sheriff Martin Jones KC allowed them to start their deliberations.
Bikers in Bishoprbriggs are having wheely good fun after the town’s first purpose-built pump track was officially opened
The eagerly anticipated new facility – located in the town’s Etive Park – was constructed as part of the wider Climate Ready Park
sustainable greenspace for the community of Bishopbriggs including adaptations for our changing climate
The fabulous new facility has been designed to meet the needs of both inexperienced and experienced users and provide a resource that can be enjoyed by people of all ages on BMX bikes
It has a circuit of ramps and turns designed to be ridden by riders "pumping" or generating momentum by body movements
It has been designed in a way to provide a free-flowing track that that doesn’t feel cramped or stilt the flow for a rider and provides a variation of lines and approaches that give all riders a chance to hone different skills
The track – which cost over £200,000 to construct and was funded by EDC Capital Funding - also has a safe elevated area where people can rest
socialise or simply observe the other riders
Neighbourhood and Corporate Assets Committee - officially opened the impressive new track along with children and adults from the popular ‘Walk
“We wanted the track to be accessible and inclusive but at the same time progressive meaning that it is suitable for both novice riders to coast around
and for skilled riders to push their abilities
“I hope it will help attract more people to the park and help ensure it continues to be an excellent resource for local bikers and skaters for many years to come.”
Lorna Thomson founded the Facebook active travel group 'Walk
Cycle East Dunbartonshire' in 2020 and it now has more than 8,700 members
some of whom recently joined Councillor Ferretti for the official opening
“The Pump track at Etive Park is a fantastic addition to East Dunbartonshire
I am sure Walk Run Cycle East Dunbartonshire members will take full advantage of it.”
community groups and businesses are being offered the chance to access the latest information on a road that aims to cut congestion and boost business in Bishopbriggs
As part of its requirements under the Planning (Scotland) Act
East Dunbartonshire Council is carrying out pre-application public consultation on the Westerhill Development Road (previously referred to as Phase 5 of the Bishopbriggs Relief Road)
Information was made available and feedback sought via an online webpage
StoryMap and public drop-in session in November 2024
A second drop-in event is now being held – in the War Memorial Hall
The Triskelion design team and Council officers will be on hand to explain the proposed route and answer any questions
Don't worry if you can't attend, you can access information and get in touch via the webpage between 7 and 28 February 2025. Alternatively, email citydeal@eastdunbarton.gov.uk or call 0300 123 4510
There will be an opportunity to submit representations to the Council as the local planning authority when an application is submitted
The road – proposed for land to the north of Westerhill Road
Bishopbriggs – is part of the Council's £34.88 million Place and Growth Programme
supported by the UK and Scottish Governments through the Glasgow City Region City Deal
“A StoryMap will be available online via our website and you can also contact the team
a second drop-in event is being held in Bishopbriggs War Memorial Hall on Monday 10 February
as part of the process prior to a planning application being submitted.”
The aim of the new road is to help boost the local economy by unlocking strategic business sites in the Westerhill Regeneration Area
while reducing non-essential traffic in Bishopbriggs town centre – helping to alleviate air quality issues
Public consultation took place in May/June 2023 on potential plans for the final phase of the Bishopbriggs Relief Road
now known as the Westerhill Development Road
after which an option was selected and progressed
The City Deal project is taking an integrated approach to improve infrastructure within East Dunbartonshire
The overall completion date is the end of 2026
The Scottish Government is investing £520 million into the Glasgow City Region City Deal
with the UK Government providing £524 million
Provost Gillian Renwick was joined by two local historians
to lay a wreath at the ceremony which remembered victims of World War Two
David Wilson Homes recently constructed the memorial at its Boclair Mews development which was built on the site of the former Bishopbriggs High School
was damaged in a bombing raid in 1941 that cost the lives of seven local residents
organised the ceremony to commemorate those who passed away
“It was an honour to have been invited to attend the ceremony and lay a wreath at the memorial on behalf of the people of East Dunbartonshire
I’d like to thank David Wilson Homes for building the memorial to commemorate those who lost their lives in Bishopbriggs during the second world war and for providing relatives
The tragic events that took place during World War Two will never be forgotten.”
landowners and road users – have your say on the Westerhill Development Road in Bishopbriggs
East Dunbartonshire Council is carrying out the first of two pre-application public consultations for the Westerhill Development Road (previously referred to as Phase 5 of the Bishopbriggs Relief Road) – proposed for land to the north of Westerhill Road
You can find out more and provide your views online between Friday 8 November and Friday 29 November 2024 – visit the Westerhill Development Road consultation web page
a public drop-in session is being held in the War Memorial Hall
between 5pm and 8pm – where you can view information
Further pre-application public engagement – including another drop-in event – will take place in February 2025
prior to the planning application being submitted
The road is part of the Council's £34.88 million Place and Growth Programme – supported by the UK and Scottish Governments through the Glasgow City Region City Deal
Public consultation took place in May/June 2023 on options for the final phase of the Bishopbriggs Relief Road
Councillor Low continued: “The aim is to help unlock key strategic sites in the Westerhill Regeneration Area – potentially boosting the economy – while reducing non-essential traffic in Bishopbriggs town centre
“Please have your say – either online via the consultation web page – or drop into the War Memorial Hall on Monday 11 November 2024
Emergency services were called to the shop on Kirkintilloch Road in Bishopbriggs.
Emergency services were called to the supermarket on Kirkintilloch Road in Bishopbriggs at around 10pm on March 9.
Officers charged a 13-year-old in connection with possession of a knife. A report is due to be submitted to the the relevant authorities, police said.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 10pm on Sunday, March 9, 2025 we were called to a report of a youth in possession of a knife within premises in Kirkintilloch Road, Bishopbriggs, Glasgow.
“Officers attended and a 13-year-old was charged in connection. A report will be sent to the relevant authorities.”
Police and fire crews were alerted to the blaze at around 12.50am on Wellington Road in Bishopbriggs.
Police and fire crews were alerted to the commercial garage blaze at around 12.50am on Wellington Road in Bishopbriggs. The road was closed as efforts were made to extinguish flames.
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service dispatched six appliances to the area and crews are still on the scene. No one was injured during the incident.
An investigation is ongoing to establish the full circumstances.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 12.50am on Tuesday, April 8, we received a report of a fire at a premises on Wellington Road in Bishopbriggs, Glasgow.
“Officers attended to assist colleagues in the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service who remain on the scene.
“There were no reported injuries and enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances.”
A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: “We were alerted at 00.30am on Tuesday, April 8, to reports of a commercial garage well alight on Wellington Road, Bishopbriggs.
“Operations Control mobilised six fire appliances and specialist resources to the scene.
Bishopbriggs Academy has been using shinty to support the creation of a permeating Gaelic-positive ethos that is conducive to learning Gaelic
young people and the wider community all contribute to supporting the traditional Scottish sport within the school in a way that supports the usage of Gaelic
Shinty provides children and young people who speak and use Gaelic with a range of purposes such as regular training
running and attending Gaelic-medium competitions
These immersion opportunities support them in the development of their learning across the curriculum for Gaelic Medium Education
It provides an important opportunity to develop fluency
confidence and ability with social language within a sporting context for children and young people
Pupils and former pupils talk about how shinty makes Gaelic fun and the importance of bringing young Gaelic speakers together through sport
Shinty is an important part of Gaelic culture and heritage
and learners in English Medium Education are given the opportunity to learn about both shinty and Gaelic language in the school
This exposure to Gaelic language through shinty has increased uptake of Gaelic Learner Education
It has also fostered a positive and inclusive attitude to the Gaelic language and to those who speak it and learn it
The school uses partnerships with the Camanachd Association (shinty’s governing body)
Iomain Cholmcille (the Gaelic shinty project) and local shinty clubs Glasgow Mid-Argyll and Strathkelvin to support the delivery of the curriculum through shinty
Pupils and former pupils have been able to follow competitive representative pathways
This learning is a video that shows how Bishopbriggs Academy has used the traditional Scottish sport of shinty to support Gaelic education in their setting through improved Gaelic-positive ethos and increased immersion opportunities
This learning will be useful for senior leaders and teachers working in Gaelic Medium Education settings
including those where English Medium Education is provided within the same setting
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and rate your experience of using the site
Don't worry if you can't attend, you can access information and get in touch via the webpage between 7 and 28 February 2025. Alternatively, email citydeal@eastdunbarton.gov.uk or call 0300 123 4510
He continued, “A StoryMap will be available online via our website and you can also contact the team
The aim of the new road is to help boost the local economy by unlocking strategic sites in the Westerhill Regeneration Area
This section has the latest updates issued by the City Deal team
Read here for the latest information on our City Deal project including details of our Public Engagement Events and your opportunity to provide feedback
Consultation is taking place to help support investment
economic activity and the creation of jobs in Bishopbriggs
Planning guidance has been developed for the Westerhill Regeneration Area
Views are being sought on the draft guidance
which will provide a Masterplan to direct future growth
attract new investment and deliver long-term employment opportunities
This work supports East Dunbartonshire Council's £34.88 million Place and Growth Programme – backed by £15 million each from the UK and Scottish Governments through the Glasgow City Region City Deal
overall framework for the development of "land parcels" that will support investment in the area and future planning applications
It has been shaped by public consultation carried out in 2023
access a range of documents and get in touch via the webpage
The closing date for comments is 6 May 2024
It also seeks to protect the local environment
promote sustainability and provide better connections
Please take the time to visit the webpage and get in touch if you can."
Long-term objectives of the Masterplan include:
The City Deal programme – in conjunction with Strathclyde Partnership for Transport and Glasgow City Council – will see an integrated approach to improve infrastructure within East Dunbartonshire and the north of Glasgow
Once adopted the Westerhill planning guidance will become part of the current Local Development Plan
Consultation is taking place to help guide future improvements along a busy route through Bishopbriggs and North Glasgow
East Dunbartonshire Council is asking residents
businesses and groups to help steer the A803 Corridor Improvements Project
It's part of the Council's £34.88 million Place and Growth Programme – supported by £15 million each from the UK and Scottish Governments through the Glasgow City Region City Deal
The project – which also involves Glasgow City Council and Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT) – aims to create active travel links and prioritise buses to better connect key retail
the Council consulted on the main issues and opportunities for the route
Views are now being sought on the emerging options
and have your say via an interactive StoryMap
Consultation is open from Monday 11 March to Sunday 21 April 2024
a drop-in event will take place on Thursday 21 March at Bishopbriggs War Memorial Hall
It's an opportunity for people to view options and ask questions
"The project aims to progress sustainable and active travel links
boost the local economy and employment opportunities
improve air quality and give everyone more choice on how they travel
It will also help to reconnect communities currently severed by a busy main road
"All feedback received will be used to help inform final design work
We want to hear the views of communities served by the corridor to ensure the project develops in line with their needs."
Meetings are also taking place with key stakeholders and local accessibility groups
If you have any queries, please contact the project team by email – citydeal@eastdunbarton.gov.uk
Exciting plans to create a new Civic Space in Bishopbriggs are taking centre stage thanks to an online exhibition
The new focal point is part of the Bishopbriggs Town Centre Regeneration project – a key element of the Council's £34.88 million Place and Growth Programme
You can find out more via an online exhibition – which will be available until 5pm on 30 June 2023
there will be an in-person information event in BetterBriggs Community Garden – at the Triangle Shopping Centre
where the Civic Space will be created – on Saturday 17 June 2023 from 11am-3pm
Members of the design team will be on hand to discuss plans and answer any questions
It is all being created by the Council as part of the Bishopbriggs Public Realm Plan
which builds on various consultation and engagement exercises
as well as the Bishopbriggs Town Centre Strategy
groups and stakeholders has helped to shape a detailed design proposal for this first phase of works
businesses and groups are being invited to help guide the location of a new route which aims to boost business opportunities and cut congestion in Bishopbriggs town centre
Consultation is being held on options for the new Westerhill Development Road (previously referred to as Phase 5 of the Bishopbriggs Relief Road)
It's part of the Council's £34.88 million Place and Growth Programme – supported by the UK and Scottish Governments through the Glasgow City Region City Deal
There are five options for a new stretch of road starting just north of the Westerhill railway bridge at Lochgrog Roundabout (Phase 4 of the Bishopbriggs Relief Road) and tying in with the A803 Kirkintilloch Road
An upgrade to Torrance Roundabout is also proposed as part of these options
Find out more and have a say between 29 May and 22 June 2023 – visit the consultation webpage.
A public drop-in event is being held on Monday 19 June 2023
Members of the project team will be there to explain the options and answer any questions
The delivery of the Westerhill Development Road (WDR) aims to:
People are being invited to help develop exciting plans to support investment
Consultation is being held on the Westerhill Regeneration Area Framework Masterplan between 11 April and 16 May 2023
businesses and groups to steer regeneration of the 370-hectare Westerhill site
part of the Council's £34.88 million Place and Growth Programme – supported by the UK and Scottish Governments through the Glasgow City Region City Deal
overall framework for the development of "land parcels" and will be used as guidance for future planning applications
It also identifies land for the delivery of the Westerhill Development Road (formerly referred to as Bishopbriggs Relief Road Phase 5)
which will be the focus of a separate public consultation this summer
For more information, visit the News section of our website.
businesses and groups are being invited to help further guide efforts to revamp public realm areas in Bishopbriggs
A concept plan has been developed for the town centre following engagement/consultation in 2022 and 2021
You can check out a new interactive, online exhibition and have a say by visiting the website - between Monday 6 February and Tuesday 28 February 2023
a drop-in event is being held at Bishopbriggs War Memorial Hall on Tuesday 7 February
where members of the design team will be on hand to answer any questions and collate feedback
You will also be able to access a hard copy of the proposals and a comment form at Bishopbriggs Library (from midweek w/c 6 Feb)
The Bishopbriggs Public Realm Plan is a key part of the Council's £34.88 million Place and Growth Programme - supported by the UK and Scottish Governments through the Glasgow City Region City Deal
It's important to note that this concept plan is not set in stone - it's an overview of aspirations for Bishopbriggs town centre
All feedback will be collated and analysed
"It's envisaged that works will be delivered in phases
Support has already been secured from the Glasgow City Region City Deal
but additional funding will also be sought
This Public Realm Plan is underpinned by objectives and a vision set out in the 2018 Bishopbriggs Town Centre Strategy
The City Deal project - in conjunction with Strathclyde Partnership for Transport and Glasgow City Council - will see an integrated approach to improve infrastructure within East Dunbartonshire and the north of Glasgow
The Scottish Government is investing £500 million into the Glasgow City Region Deal
as well as £20 million to create a medical research and commercialisation facility
Scottish Government Business Minister Ivan McKee said
"The Scottish Government welcomes progress on revitalising Bishopbriggs town centre; this consultation proposes support to encourage walking and cycling in line with our wider goals to advance more sustainable options to reach net zero and support local communities
"The Scottish Government has contributed £500 million towards the Glasgow City Region City Deal to support a more prosperous
UK Government Minister for Scotland Malcolm Offord said
"The additional opportunity for the community to have their say during the project planning stages will help ensure the improvements to the town are going to benefit local people and their businesses
"Making Bishopbriggs a more pedestrian friendly and inclusive place to spend time will allow for new business opportunities and investment to come to the area
"The UK Government is supporting the Bishopbriggs Public Realm Plan as part of our £523 million Glasgow City Region Deal investment."
businesses and groups can help to improve a busy route through Bishopbriggs and North Glasgow via an online survey and drop-in event
The A803 Corridor Improvements Project is an element of the Council's £34.88 million Place and Growth Programme - supported by the UK and Scottish Governments through the Glasgow City Region City Deal
The aims of the project - which also involves Glasgow City Council and Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT) - are to:
Views from communities served by the corridor on what they believe are the key issues
opportunities and potential improvements are now being sought
Initial consultation is taking place until Tuesday 22 November 2022
You can get involved by visiting A803-survey
A drop-in event is taking place on Tuesday 15 November 2022 at Bishopbriggs War Memorial Hall - between noon and 6.30pm - to provide information and gather views
Information and paper surveys are also available at Bishopbriggs and Springburn Libraries
as well as the Leisuredrome in Bishopbriggs
Please note - this consultation is now closed
People are being invited to find out more about an emerging blueprint which aims to create a new era for Bishopbriggs town centre
The Bishopbriggs Public Realm Plan is a key part of the Council's £34.88 million Place and Growth Programme - supported by £15.1 million each from the UK and Scottish Governments through the Glasgow City Region City Deal
Consultation took place last summer to help guide preparations of the plan
with more than 650 people engaging via an interactive StoryMap
You can check out the latest news via a new online StoryMap which provides information on progress and next steps
a reference copy of the plan and display boards will be available in Bishopbriggs Library from mid-July until the end of August 2022
A new economic strategy launched for Glasgow City Region - including East Dunbartonshire - is set to have a profound impact on wider public sector policy
decision-making and spend over the next ten years for 1.8 million residents and 50,000 businesses
The strategy sets the approach for how the Region will weather current and future key challenges, some of which are expected to completely disrupt our way of life - including the impact of COVID-19, the climate emergency and unprecedented technological advances. For more details, visit the News section.
Hundreds of people recently took the time to have their say on potential improvements in Bishopbriggs
The Bishopbriggs Town Centre Public Realm Plan consultation ran over the summer of 2021
with 750 people responding - answering over 6,340 questions and providing more than 1,000 detailed comments
The Plan is a key part of the Council's £34.88 million City Deal Place and Growth Programme approved last year by the Glasgow City Region Cabinet
Assessment of traffic flows will now take place - looking at the current network and what might be realistically achievable for the town
The results of that - combined with analysis and consultation responses - will help the Council develop a Draft Public Realm Plan for consultation next year
For more information, visit the News section
The first element of the City Deal project progressing to public consultation is Bishopbriggs Town Centre Regeneration
with people and groups offered the chance to engage on Bishopbriggs Public Realm Plan between Monday 21 June and Sunday 15 August 2021.We want to make Bishopbriggs town centre a more pleasant place to spend time outside
with more things going on to attract more people
The aim is to help town centre businesses and to make it safer and more comfortable to get around without needing a car
Help us work out how to make your town centre’s streets and spaces the best they can be
Get involved by answering the question and having your say on our Consultation interactive Storymap.For people without online access
paper copies of the consultation will be available to 'Connect and Collect' from Bishopbriggs Library
10am-1pm.All responses and feedback will help us develop a Public Realm Plan for the town centre’s streets and spaces
which will then go out to further consultation later this year
East Dunbartonshire Council have appointed consultants to take forward the wider ambitions of the Town Centre Strategy and create a Public Realm Plan for Bishopbriggs town centre
Pick Everard and ERZ are the appointed project team tasked with engaging with established community groups and other key stakeholders to produce a long-term plan for the town centre
This plan will establish a designed approach to a number of physical projects for Bishopbriggs town centre and aims to significantly improve the quality of the town centre environment
The Council’s Strategic Business Case (SBC) for the £34.88 million Bishopbriggs Place and Growth Programme was approved at the Glasgow City Region Cabinet on 11 February 2020
To view East Dunbartonshire's SBC please select the link above
email:Citydeal@eastdunbarton.gov.uk
As part of East Dunbartonshire Council’s commitment to provide facilities which enable residents to lead healthier and more active lifestyles
the Leisuredrome in Bishopbriggs is home to a 25-metre pool used by competitive swimmers in the area to train for national swimming competitions
one of three modern leisure centres in East Dunbartonshire
which boasts the training sized swimming pool as well as a teaching pool
Every year children and young people from across East Dunbartonshire meet at the Leisuredrome to compete in the Scottish Schools’ Swimming Championships Time Trials
in the hope of qualifying for the national competition held in one of Scotland’s long course swimming pools
The time trials are organised by EDLC Swimming Development Team in partnership with Active Schools and local swimming clubs
with 22 qualifying for the national competition that took place at Dollan Aqua Centre in East Kilbride in January 2024
“There is a large number of dedicated competitive young swimmers in East Dunbartonshire who train with local swimming clubs in the 25-metre pools in each of our leisure centres
EDLC’s Swimming Development Team also run Learn to Swim sessions in our pools
in line with the national framework from Scottish Swimming
“We also have a large number of recreational swimmers in East Dunbartonshire
Provost Renwick cut the ribbon on the newly refurbished B&Q store at the Strathkelvin Retail Park in Bishopbriggs today
She joined staff and customers to celebrate the official opening of the new-look premises just in time for the festive season
A Bishopbriggs landowner is seeking planning consent to build a 289sq/m home on the town's suburban fringe
Working within the confines of the existing plot to avoid impinging on the green belt the home will utilise a muted palette of blonde sandstone
The T-plan property focuses on a generous open-plan kitchen
living and dining space with a separate family room
playroom and bedroom located in the central arm
A further four bedrooms are positioned on the floor above
the architects wrote: "S2 Architecture has been appointed by the landowner to review their existing land and establish proposals for a new-build house that takes into account the location
surroundings and character of the area."
The latest plans follow a previously consented courtyard-style home and include a triple garage outhouse positioned towards the road.
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Former National Makar Jackie Kay is going back to her roots on a visit to Bishopbriggs Library for an evening in conversation with comedian Josie Long to celebrate Book Week Scotland (16-23 November 2024)
poet and activist will speak with Josie – herself a talented writer – about her award-winning poetry collection
Jackie will read poems from the collection and discuss the role of political activism with Josie
shining a light on the passion and impact of people who speak up politically
There will be an opportunity for audience members to get involved with a Q&A session at the end
This is the highlight of a run of free events being organised by the East Dunbartonshire Leisure & Culture Trust with support from The Scottish Book Trust during Scottish Book Week when books
reading and creative writing will be celebrated
numbers are limited so places must be booked
East Dunbartonshire Libraries Events - Upcoming Activities and Tickets on Eventbrite
Literary salon: Jackie Kay in conversation with Josie LongHope and the importance of activismTuesday 19 November from 7-7.45pm in Bishopbriggs Library
Maisie Chan: Writing for ChildrenWednesday 20 November from 11am – 12noon in Westerton Library
Have you ever thought about writing for children but didn't know where to begin
Join award-winning children's author Maisie Chan for a fun and interactive workshop where you will learn about writing for children
Maisie mentors children's writers and has led workshops for Scottish Book Trust
Library Zine Workshop: Craft and the art of visual storytellingThursday 21 November from11am-12.30pm in Lennoxtown Library
Join us for a craft and storytelling workshop hosted by Coin Operated Press
you will create a short zine which uses images
cuttings and other materials to tell a story
You will learn about the radical history of DIY publishing
and the role of scrapbooking in unlocking creativity
Creativity Workshop with Natalie Jayne Clarke: Unlocking your creativityOther Ways To Be Inspired: Unusual Writing PromptsSaturday 23 November from 11am-12 noon in William Patrick Library
In this relaxed workshop with poet and author Natalie Clark
we will try a variety of ways to get the creative juices flowing
You already have so many experiences you can draw from - sometimes all you need is something to jog the mind or new ways to tap into them
Natalie will bring along a range of objects
and activities for you to try - you choose which ones you do
you will have experimented with a series of sensory
and writing exercises and will hopefully have some new bits of writing you can work on and develop after the session
plus lots of ways to generate new ideas for your writing
This workshop is suitable for anyone interested in writing creatively at any level of experience
It is suitable for people who want to write prose or poetry
Gaelic Music eventSaturday 23 November from 3-4pm in Milngavie Library
Whyte – Scottish Government Gaelic Ambassador of the Year 2019 & 2020 and Lecturer at the University of Glasgow – for this talk on the place-names of Greater Glasgow
Showcasing cutting-edge research from his most recent book Glasgow’s Gaelic Place-Names as well as place-names in and around Milngavie and East Dunbartonshire
Alasdair will tell the story of the area through its place-names
Come along and hear about the beginnings of the Gaelic story in the Glasgow area around 1,000 years ago
as well as what Greater Glasgow Gaelic sounded like in the past
Learn about the deep Gaelic roots of places in Glasgow such as Barlinnie
as well as places in East Dunbartonshire like Lenzie
You might even hear a Gaelic song or two composed on the banks of the Clyde
The Glasgow area hasn’t suddenly ‘gone Gaelic’ with new Gaelic schools
The language has been spoken in and around Glasgow for around a millennium
During Book Week Scotland there will also be two free illustration workshops with Helen Kellock and Maria Herbert-Liew suitable for 5-9yr olds and their families
This is also an opportunity to check out some of the libraries’ most eye-catching displays of illustrated children’s books
Chair of the East Dunbartonshire Leisure & Culture Trust
“Once again we have attracted some amazing talent including Jackie Kay to join us and I am sure there is something for everyone during the week
My thanks to all our contributors and to everyone who has worked hard to make these opportunities available to local people
“Please remember to book as demand is sure to be high.”
Officers were called to both fires in Colston Drive and John Marshall Drive at about 12:50 this morning Monday 14 April 2025
Emergency services attended and the fires were extinguished
No injuries were reported but both are being treated by police as wilful
Videos claiming to show the fires have been posted online alongside warnings naming families that have been linked to organised crime.
Detectives are also investigating a series of wilful fire-raisings in Glasgow and the West
which are also thought to be linked to the recent gang feud activity in Edinburgh and surrounding area have visited more than 100 properties as part of extensive door-to-door enquiries and seized almost 700 hours of CCTV footage
with one stolen vehicle been recovered so far.
A dedicated team of officers are being supported by specialist resources as enquiries continue.
officers are appealing for information after a house was deliberately set on fire in Cortmalaw Gardens
Extensive enquiries are also ongoing into wilful fire-raisings at four other properties across the city: • Premises in Milton Road
2025 • Properties in Gala Street and Ashgill Road
A team of detectives are investigating these incidents and a number of reports of discharges of firearms and fire-raising in the East of the country
which are all being treated as potentially linked at this time.
Detective Chief Superintendent David Ferry
said: “It is vital that we trace whoever is responsible for these reckless acts as soon as possible.
“While we believe these to be targeted attacks
the consequences could have been far more serious and I want to make it clear this behaviour will not be tolerated.
“I would urge anyone with information about any of these incidents to please get in touch.
“We would also be keen to speak to anyone with dash-cam
from the areas where these incidents have taken place.
“Significant enquiries are ongoing in relation to all of these incidents
and we are utilising all available resources to identify those responsible and bring them to justice.”
A number of arrests have been made in the East and a number of warrants have been executed in the city.
an 18-year-old man and a 17-year-old male youth were arrested in connection with wilful fire-raisings in Edinburgh.
The 18-year-old man was arrested and charged in connection with an incident which took place in Hay Drive on Friday
a wilful fire at a premises in Albert Street on Thursday
2025 and the wilful fire of a vehicle in the Parrotshot area on Sunday
He is due to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court today
The 17-year-old male youth has been released pending further enquiries.
A number of items relevant to the investigation
along with drugs and cash during the execution of warrants in the past few weeks.
Detective Chief Superintendent Ferry added: “A number of arrests have already been made in connection with incidents in the East and arrests will continue across the country over the coming weeks.
“I want to reassure the communities in the East and West of Scotland that we have a team of detectives working on this investigation and our continued action in recent weeks demonstrates our commitment to tackling this type of crime.
“We will continue to carry out additional high-visibility patrols and disruption activity and I would encourage anyone with any concerns to approach these officers
“If anyone has information that can help with our enquiries then please contact us immediately.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland via 101 quoting incident number 0562 of Friday
you can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 where information can be given anonymously.
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Police said the 39-year-old man was approached by three men and suffered slash wounds in the assault.
Police were called to the fast food restaurant car park off Crosshill Road around 6.05pm on Wednesday following reports of the attack.
The 39-year-old victim was approached by three men and suffered slash wounds in the assault.
He was taken to hospital for treatment, where his injuries are described as “serious but not life-threatening”.
The force said its investigation is “ongoing” and that it is following a positive line of enquiry.
Anyone with information regarding the attack has been urged to come forward.
Detective inspector Kenny McDonald said: “Our investigation is ongoing, and we are following a positive line of enquiry.
“I would ask anyone who witnessed the incident or may have dashcam footage from around the time of the attack to come forward,
“Anyone who can help is asked to call 101, quoting reference 2738 of October 16, 2024, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”