THI Phase 1 funded two phases of the Traditional Shopfront Improvement Grant Scheme (TSIG) between 2009 and 2015, beginning with Phase 1 making improvements to 3 shopfronts at 5 and 9 Water Row and Café … Continued
Apr23
Ready Steady Water Row!
Ground works are due to commence in May 2021 in preparation for the first phase of development at Water Row. You may be aware that Govan Housing Association intends to develop the east site of Water Row, where the informal car park … Continued
Apr23
How it started vs. how it’s going
Great to see the frieze for the Elder Park gates taking shape. Take a look for yourself!
Nov10
Apply Now – new fund for town centres.
The Council is now making available grants of up to £20,000 for capital works that can assist town centres like Govan adapt to the challenges of Covid-19. Funds are available to animate spaces for safe movement, trading and improved public … Continued
Nov4
“Your views sought on new use for Elder Park Library”
Elder Park Library & Community Centre Glasgow Life, Elderpark Housing Association and Glasgow City Council are planning a major refurbishment and upgrade to Elder Park Library. Your views are required to help create a library and community centre which will … Continued
Oct14
Govan shop transformation begins
The eagle eyed amongst you will have noticed work has now begun to improve ten shopfronts on Govan Road, with a further sixteen shops at advance design stage. Led by Govan Cross Townscape Heritage Initiative (THI), this project aims to … Continued
Sep16
What floats your boat at Water Row?
A new study is exploring the possibility of having a water sports complex as a focal point of the high profile Water Row development. Find out more here and watch this space for community consultation events happening in Autumn 2020. … Continued
Mrs Elder’s Glorious Gift
Isabella Elder really knew how to give a gift that lasts. For 136 years the people of Govan have been making great use of their gift of Elder Park as a place to learn, gather and grow. In 2021, a … Continued
Elder Park Entrance Restoration
*** Please note that cast iron lamps were recently removed to be repainted. They will be reinstated shortly. *** Works to restore the Govan Road entrance of Elder Park and the K13 Memorial to their former glory are now complete. You can view a … Continued
Jun22
Spaces for People in Glasgow
Glasgow City Council is introducing temporary measures to provide additional space for physical distancing in public places for people to walk, wheel or cycle while COVID-19 restrictions remain in place. An online consultation tool has been set up to allow … Continued