👩💻 Your Early October News Briefing 👩💻
Shawlands Arcade plans, recognition for a local activist, a new sign shop and more...
✍️ You might have noticed a bit of radio silence from us at Greater Govanhill HQ recently as we have been busy producing the latest issue of the magazine. Issue 12 will be hitting local shops, businesses and community spaces sometime in the next week or so. Keep an eye out on the street and your inbox for all the latest on the issue, which will delve into arts and culture in the area… ✍️
But for now, all the latest from in and around the neighbourhood!
🎓 A Govanhill community activist has been recognised with honorary degree for promoting inclusion through sport. Raza Sadiq set up Active Life Club, which runs out of Govanhill Workspace, as a service for social and mental wellbeing for young people through sport classes. Accepting the award, Raza said: “The Active Life Club was born with a mere £50 in the bank, without a grand vision, but today, it stands as a beacon of hope, a community hub, and a testament to the extraordinary power of dedication and social justice advocacy.” Head to the Glasgow Times to find out more🎓
🗑️ The Crosshill and Govanhill Community Council used their September meeting to discuss lack of adequate services in the area. Topic on discussion included cleansing, enforcement policing, the role of Govanhill Housing and back courts. It saw local community leaders attend a Q&A with local residents. 🗑️
🏗️ Plans approved for Shawlands Arcade despite residents and councillor rejections. 329 flats in three buildings measuring from five to 14 storeys with a central plaza at the Kilmarnock Road site in Pollokshields will be built. However no social housing has been announced as part of the plan with local residents, and charity Living Rent raising objections to it. Cross party members for the area have also co-written a letter against the plans. 🏗️
🌳 The Hidden Gardens celebrated their 20th anniversary last week. The community space, on the site of an old factory that is now managed by Tramway, plays host to many community groups to learn about growing and plant life. Read more at The Herald 🌳
🎨 Bungo Sign Co. open their new doors to become the first sign-painter shop in Scotland and the first woman-owned in the UK. Created by Hana Lindsay (who painted the Community Newsroom sign) and Rachel E Millar, Bungo Sign Co will act as a studio for their projects and public workshops, while also selling merchandise. Find more through their Instagram 🎨