Glasgow’s principal public space, George Square, belongs to the people of Glasgow not to pop-up businesses and events.
George Square existed as a park and greenspace for the people of Glasgow for over 150 years, however in the 1990s Glasgow City Council removed the majority of the greenspace, moved the statues and opened it up for business.
The short-term financial benefits of allowing businesses and events to operate in such a high-footfall area are obvious. Glasgow City Council currently charges £1,243 a day for businesses to operate in an area that was once greenspace. We believe that George Square was not the council’s to sell and if not rectified could cause lasting long-term damage to the City.
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I am SO glad to see this. They messed up the square, claiming it was necessary to do so as it had to be suitable for events and demos. But the Occupy Glasgow protest was moved on to make way for the tacky Xmess entertainment
George Square today is a disgrace, with a stupid ferris wheel and all tarmac where the grass used to be. Think Merreion Square and Stephen’s Green in Dublin – that’s what it should be like.
The Old George Square was 100% better looking than what they have today its awful. Bring back the green grass, trees and colourful plants and bring some life back to the place. Today it looks more like a slum and is anything but inviting. Glasgow deserves better let Glasgow flourish so we all can be proud.