Plans for a new Lennoxtown Community Hub are said to be progressing, following a number of information sessions held during the summer months.

The facility is being constructed in partnership with East Dunbartonshire Council and hub West Scotland, and a planning application has now been submitted. A decision is due to be made on the plans in November.

Council leader Rhondda Geekie said: "The development of the new facility will see over £5m of investment by the Council within Lennoxtown and will assist with the regeneration of the village centre.


"This is great news for Lennoxtown and reinforces our commitment to the area by providing vital public services at a local level. We have been working closely with hub West Scotland, the design team and contractor in bringing this new community facility design to fruition.

"The Council has listened to the feedback from the local community which has been integrated into the building where appropriate and has played an important part in informing the new Hub design."

Morgan Sindall has been appointed as the main contractor for the new hub, and the demolition of buildings current on the Main Street site is set to begin next week. The demolition phase is expected to be completed in early February 2015.

(JP/MH)