A beloved green space in the heart of an industrial area is set to be sold off by the council for development, prompting outrage from the community.
Described as an "oasis", the beloved patch of greenery at the corner of Fleming Street and Glenpark Street in Dennistoun is in the midst of being sold off-market by Glasgow City Council to Reid Wire.
A spokesperson for the council said: "This parcel of land is designated for business or industrial use in the City Plan and is within a well-used commercial area.
“The land has been overgrown for some time and in 2017 it was agreed the plot could be sold off-market to a neighbouring business wishing to expand its operation."
The parcel of land appears well-maintained and is dotted with trees and shrubbery.
Frequented by nearby workers and dog walkers, the move has sparked fury among the community who say it has always been a green patch.
Especially neighbouring businesses Greencity Wholefoods and Vanlee Transport who say they use the park daily.
Leah Vance, the transport manager at trucking firm Vanlee Transport, has worked next to the park for over two decades and claims the council maintains it regularly.
She told the Glasgow Times: "This is not derelict land, it's used by loads of people.
"I meet and get to know people with their dogs and if I'm out with mine, that's generally how I connect with people."
The 55-year-old added: "We just want the area to be nice because we’re working here most of our days - part of our life is here.
“I look out and there’s loads of wildlife in there. There are rabbits, foxes, and loads of birds like chaffinches.
“I know that might not mean a lot to people but I love nature. That’s my wee oasis over there, especially in the summer.”
Tristan Wooller, a member of the food and drink wholesaler Greencity Wholefoods, said that none of the neighbours were notified of the sale.
The 43-year-old said: "It wouldn't have taken the council much effort to contact adjacent occupiers.
"As a company, our consensus is that we want this to stay a green space - there is a lack of green space around here."
Reid Wire, formerly dubbed Reid Roofing Ltd, did not respond to the Glasgow Times' request for comment.
A spokesperson for Glasgow City Council said they could not disclose the price attached to the sale at this stage.
They added: "This parcel of land is less than half an acre in size and has never been adopted as parkland.
“The council is fully entitled to sell a property for which it has no use and in 2017 it was agreed the plot could be sold off-market to a neighbouring business wishing to expand its operation.
“This proposed sale has been conducted in full accordance with our policy for off-market sales, which includes sales of land to adjoining owners for expansion of existing businesses.
“The proposed sale will be subject to oversight and scrutiny by elected members.
“A number of legal issues required to be resolved with the sale but a solution has now been found and the transaction is in a position to progress.
“A report on this matter recommending the agreed terms and conditions will be submitted in line with committee procedures. “
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