2 days ago
Glasgow local fumes as "bins overflowing" onto Ashton Lane
Stephen Johnstone lives just off Byres Road in the area and was out for food and drinks with friends and family when he was appalled by the "overflowing bins" on Ashton Lane.
He also complained about the "graffiti and weather-beaten murals" on the side of the Iceland store at the entrance to the lane.
Stephen, 63, said the sight "spoiled his day" and "put him off" going to the pubs and eateries on the busy foodie lane.
Stephen Johnstone, 63, on Asthon Lane in Glasgow (Image: Supplied)
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Stephen, 63, said: "I was just out for a meal on Ashton Lane, and what a state!
"As these photos show, there's graffiti and weather-beaten murals on Iceland's walls, at the entrance to this once jewel in the crown of places to drink, eat, and visit in the West End.
"Rats, vermin and strewn rubbish and bins overflowing - not what you want in this high street tourist trap.
"This is an eyesore and spoiled my day, it put me off going to the many bars and restaurants with my family and friends.
"What has become of society, and where is our pride gone when we can't keep our places clean, hygiene is out the window, folk are enjoying a meal, then come out to find this round the corner shocking, so now we need to rename Ashton Lane Trashton Lane."
Glasgow local fumes as bins overflowing onto Ashton Lane (Image: Supplied)
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Some of the bins in the lane belong to local restaurant Taco Mazama, and their owner, Allan Bell, spoke with us about the issue.
Allan said: "I understand that issues with the bins can arise very quickly, and we do regular checks on our own bins and the surrounding area.
"While some of the photographed bins are indeed ours, none of the waste strewn around them in the images would appear to be.
"We keep our bins locked to deter flytipping, and what appears to be domestic/public waste has in these images been dumped on top and around them.
"Part of the solution might be if there were a public bin for passers by to use, to discourage them from leaving stuff next to the commercial bins.
"However, we are happy to discuss with the other businesses using the lane what the best way to keep the area clean should be.
"At the time these photos were taken, Glasgow City Council Neighbourhood Regeneration Services (NRS) Commercial Waste Team (CWT) was present on-site.
"They confirmed that our business was in full compliance with all commercial waste disposal duties and responsibilities.
"The commercial waste practices of neighbouring businesses are a matter for those organisations and Glasgow City Council."
An Iceland spokesperson said: "After receiving reports and concerns regarding one of our store entrances in Glasgow, we can confirm our team are looking into organising removal of the posters and graffiti.
"We thank the local resident for bringing this to our attention."
A spokesperson for the council said: 'This is a privately owned part of Ashton Lane and its maintenance is the responsibility of the owners of this property.
"Issues with a commercial waste service require to be resolved by the waste contractor and the business who receives that service.
"The council does not provide a commercial waste service for these premises.
"Businesses are required to contract a pest control service privately.
"The council's pest control service is available for domestic premises only.
"The condition of this part of Ashton Lane has been referred to our environmental health team for further investigation.
"Any follow-up action will fall to the owners of the property to resolve."
