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BBC News
24-06-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Proposal unveiled to modernise Buchanan Galleries
Proposals to revamp the Buchanan Galleries shopping centre in Glasgow have been Landsec announced last year it intended to ditch a plan to demolish the shopping centre in favour of the company has lodged a planning application with Glasgow City Council regarding the site that would see a destination food hall added and improved accessibility said the plans for the shopping centre would "truly reflect the priorities of the local community." Possible additions to the site include reconfiguring and modernising the existing mall in a way that would "better engage" with Buchanan Street, adding new leisure and dining concepts - including a destination food hall - and developing a new retail and leisure space in the gap site beside the would also be a focus on improved accessibility and a new digital art strategy to support brands and civic activities in Orr, Landsec's senior development manager, said: "Our plan is a direct response to the community's call for improved retail and leisure spaces in Glasgow. "Extensive stakeholder engagement over the years has shaped a solution that truly reflects the priorities of the local community." The proposals are the latest ideas in a long-running attempt to redevelop the centre, which opened in plans have been worked on with the Threesixty Architecture firm. The centre would remain open while construction work was carried Architecture's managing director Alan Anthony said the new look would make the shopping centre "more open and inviting", helping it become a "key civic space" in the city. Susan Aitken, leader of Glasgow City Council, said the proposals showed " a renewed and growing confidence in Glasgow" as a plans can be viewed in person at the galleries from 26-28 June.
STV News
24-06-2025
- Business
- STV News
Plans submitted to 'modernise' shopping centre after demolition plans scrapped
Plans to 'redevelop and modernise' a shopping centre previously earmarked for demolition have been submitted by the owner. Buchanan Galleries is set to be reconfigured under the plans by Land Securities PLC (Landsec) in a bid to boost the retail, food and drink and leisure experience for customers. The company had previously proposed demolishing the mall in 2022 but u-turned on the decision in October 2024. They said not demolishing the site would allow for work, which commenced last year, to be delivered quicker and be 'less disruptive and carbon-intensive'. The mall will instead undergo 'several enhancements' with more high street retail frontage, and a more engaging with the street front. The plans could also include creating spaces for new leisure and dining concepts, including a destination food hall, new attractions with improved accessibility for all, and a modern digital art strategy to support brand, civic activities, and future-proof retail innovation across the city. ThreesixtyArchitecture Architect impression of planned Buchanan Galleries enhancement and other Glasgow assets. ThreesixtyArchitecture Susan Aitken, leader of Glasgow City Council, said: 'There is a renewed and growing confidence in Glasgow, with significant development across the city centre and rising investor interest. 'We welcome proposals that align with the very significant public investment going into our city centre and take forward the ongoing transformation that we are now witnessing.' Glasgow Chamber of Commerce chief executive Stuart Partick said the plans have the 'ambition and momentum' the city needs to adapt and thrive. 'It's great to see continued development in the heart of Glasgow, especially through a refreshed approach that promises to deliver real, tangible benefits quickly,' he added. 'The site is a key strategic asset, and its redevelopment represents a major step forward in supporting the city centre's sustainable recovery, renewal, and long-term growth. Stuart Orr, Senior Development Manager, Landsec said the plans are a 'direct response' to the community's call for improved retail and leisure spaces in Glasgow. 'Extensive stakeholder engagement over the years has shaped a solution that truly reflects the priorities of the local community,' he said. 'In collaboration with Glasgow's award-winning Threesixty Architecture, we have crafted an exciting and flexible design to accommodate both global and local brands.' He added: 'Our plan prioritises the swift enhancement of existing elements of the centre to provide quick benefits to visitors.' STV News is now on WhatsApp Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News
The Irish Sun
19-06-2025
- Business
- The Irish Sun
Our ‘soulless' high street is being demolished & rebuilt as swish new ‘town of the future' – it's a LONG overdue change
LOCALS are celebrating the rebuilding of their town high street after it was dubbed 'soulless' and in desperate need of change. 4 Residents can't wait for their high street to receive a long overdue upgrade Credit: 360architecture In 1947, East Kilbride held the title of Scotland's first ever 'new town', however, less than 80 years later, it is being knocked down. 4 The town is famed for its large number of roundabouts Credit: Alamy Located just south of This would make way for an impressive new supermarket measuring 40,000 feet, a hotel and a public square. Local, Danny Fitzpatrick, 33, told the Danny was born and raised in the News As he reflected on growing up in the area, he explained that the town used to be an 'epicentre.' But added: 'It isn't a shadow of what it used to be.' In 1930, East Kilbride was home to just 900 residents. But thanks to being selected as one of the five new towns in Scotland to serve as the solution to the post-war housing shortage, over the span of a few decades the town completely transformed. Most read in The Sun Now with a population of roughly 75,000 the post-war scheme equipped the once small village with council offices, a police station, and even Scotland's first Olympic size It has even been affectionately nicknamed 'Polo Mint City,' due to its extensive 4 Architects hope this will help the town rediscover its identity Credit: East Kilbride Council 4 Today, all traces of the town's industrial heritage have gone Credit: Alamy However, over the last 20 years, East Kilbride has been suffering, with many businesses closing and locals labelling the town centre "grim." Among those to pack up and leave the area were the Motorola factory in 2009, But Danny remains optimistic, saying: 'The Rolls-Royce days may be over, but I think the future is good for EK.' The council plans to spend a staggering £62,200,000 on the project, in a bid to make use of the more than 500,000 square feet of empty space across East Kilbride. Threesixty Architecture, the company fronting these new plans, argue that the last decade has seen towns across the UK suffer. Worsened even further by The document reads: 'The master plan is the opportunity for the town to rediscover its identity and purpose.' The Sun has approached South Lanarkshire Council and Threesixty Architecture for comment.
Glasgow Times
18-06-2025
- Business
- Glasgow Times
Public invited to share views on East Kilbride town centre
The events will give East Kilbride residents a chance to comment on early proposals for a residential-led, mixed-use redevelopment of the Centre West site, which includes new homes, community facilities, and a civic building. The sessions will be held at East Kilbride Library in the Olympia Shopping Centre on June 19 and August 14, each running from 12pm to 7pm. Read more: Ambitious plans to redevelop East Kilbride town centre move a step forward East Kilbride Library will serve as a permanent information hub throughout the project, allowing the community to stay informed and involved as plans progress. Savills, which has submitted a Proposal of Application Notice (PoAN) on behalf of South Lanarkshire council, said the scheme is designed to transform the area, which is at the heart of East Kilbride. The 3.7-hectare site is located within the town centre, bordered by Cornwall Street to the north, the shopping centre to the east, and Rothesay Street to the south and west. Alastair Wood, head of planning in Scotland for Savills, said: "This project represents an exciting opportunity to reimagine East Kilbride Town Centre. "By delivering a well-integrated residential-led development, the council aims to create a dynamic, sustainable community that meets the evolving needs of residents, businesses, and visitors alike." A new civic building is also proposed, with space for arts and cultural activities, public services, and offices. Community engagement is central to the project, with the council encouraging input from residents, businesses, and stakeholders. Read more: 'This can potentially save lives': New device fitted on Glasgow mobile mast Stefano Faiella, lead architect from Threesixty Architecture, said: "The council recognises the importance of community engagement in shaping this transformative redevelopment. "The project forum at the library is an ambitious idea to have a permanent home for the project; a place where we can listen, engage, and tell the story of the project. "We want to foster a participatory approach and build a relationship of trust that helps us deliver a place that embodies the future vision of East Kilbride."
