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The National
2 days ago
- Politics
- The National
Battery storage site on greenfield land given go-ahead after 26 objections
The energy storage site, which faced 26 objections, will be built in Glasgow between Nitshill and Barrhead in a field. The system aims to store electricity from the national grid in periods of low demand and then deliver it back during peak times. READ MORE: 200-year-old Highland distillery's whisky available in United States for first time There are to be 12 containers housing the energy storage systems located on 9.5 acres of designated greenbelt land. Residents voiced concerns over health and safety, fire risk, negative impact on wildlife, light pollution and loss of greenspace in objections lodged with the council. Councillors approved the bid from applicant GPC 1184 Ltd at yesterday's planning applications committee subject to conditions. Speaking at the meeting, councillor Eva Bolander described the plan as a 'very interesting development for the city'. She said she had concerns about ecology but was reassured by information from the applicants and council officials adding: 'I would be more than happy to approve it.' Councillor Jill Pidgeon said: 'I feel this is a really well thought out and welcome development to our city. If we are serious about moving towards net zero we have to start allowing this to be part of our city and our landscape.' READ MORE: 'You will be on trial': Pro-Palestine protesters target Westminster Also backing the proposal, councillor Imran Alam said: 'I think it is a good development. The developers have really thought about this with regards to maintaining a good balance with development and the surrounding green space. If there were major issues, Scottish Fire and Rescue Service and other organisations would have put in objections.' The Parkhouse Road site is to be surrounded by a 1.8 metre perimeter fence and include infrastructure located in a compound, security lighting and CCTV. The system would store up to 24mw of energy.
The Herald Scotland
23-05-2025
- The Herald Scotland
Former Glasgow Lord Provost admits stalking ex-partner
Braat has represented the Anderston/City/Yorkhill ward since 2007 and is subject to an investigation by Scottish Labour. Braat was the deputy Lord Provost in 2017 before taking on the senior role in 2020 until 2022. He left the position after the 2019 resignation of Eva Bolander amid criticism of her expenses claims. READ MORE: Former Glasgow Lord Provost accused of stalking ex-partner Braat was also the former convener of the Strathclyde Police Authority (SPA) and represented Glasgow at COP26. Braat was a member of the Law Society of Scotland, an honorary captain in the Royal Navy Reserves, and a member of the Glasgow Tree Lovers' Society. His career now faces ruin after he pleaded guilty today at Glasgow Sheriff Court to a single charge of stalking. Court papers state Braat refused to accept the end of his relationship with the woman. Braat sent her an email containing alleged communication to his employer that he was considering his resignation. Braat pleaded guilty today at Glasgow Sheriff Court to a single charge of stalking He sent her a further email containing communication supposedly sent to a police officer. Braat also uttered remarks during a phone call, in messages and emails suggesting that he would harm himself. Braat had been requested to stop contact. However, he contacted her via emails, text messages, social media messages and notifications, as well as phone calls which were unwanted. Further allegations appeared on his charge sheet which were deleted by The Crown. This included that Braat allegedly repeatedly attended at her home address and left unwanted gifts outside her front door. It was also claimed he placed a banner with handwriting on the wall in the communal close. Braat had been further accused of writing abusive remarks on her front door and wall. Another deleted allegation said that he left unwanted portraits of her at her front door and sent a typewritten letter to her place of work which contained derogatory remarks towards her. Solicitor advocate Andrew Seggie will make his plea in mitigation at next month's sentencing where more information surrounding the facts of the case will be heard.
