Assurances over pupil safety have been sought after Glasgow City Council agreed to sell a former school janitor’s home to a housing association.
Members of the contracts and property committee approved the “off market disposal” of the Broomhill janitor’s house on 85 Beechwood Drive to Partick Housing Association for £310,000.
The building will now be used for residential purposes alone.
During Thursday’s meeting, concerns were raised by councillor Philip Braat on how the safety of pupils would be maintained, especially as the homes would be next to the primary school.
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Councillor Braat said: “The building is in very close proximity and was previously within the curtilage of the school grounds but it is still immediately adjacent to them.
“I want to make sure that there is a clear divide between the school grounds, the pupils, the school community and whoever may live and reside within the properties.
“We need to make sure that there is no crossover for safety reasons. We must make sure that the school is safe from any potential intruders – not that I am saying there are intruders but just to make that clear.”
A council officer advised that there is a fence that surrounds the school and should prevent any access from the property to the school area.
Councillor Holly Bruce added: “I am pleased to see that safeguarding concerns have been recognised.”
The proposals were agreed unanimously.
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