Residents voice concerns over Whiteinch Library Angry residents have voiced their concerns over the decision to keep Whiteinch Library shut as other community venues across the city are brought back into use. Glasgow Life initially announced on Twitter that the community hub would stay temporarily closed for refurbishments as libraries across the city reopen. However last week, they reversed the decision and confirmed plans to move from the B-listed building to Scotstoun Stadium. The library closure coincides with the announcement that there are no plans to re-open Victoria Park Tennis and Bowls, another important public facility. Resident Maureen Cannell has started a petition in a bid to save the building.
POLITICIANS have joined a battle to save Whiteinch Library after bosses announced it will close permanently. Glasgow Life initially said on Twitter the community hub would stay temporarily closed for refurbishments as libraries across the city reopen. But yesterday it performed a u-tun and confirmed plans to permanently move Whiteinch Library resources to Scotstoun Stadium. It is now asking for any group that might make use of the building to come forward with suggestions. Local residents expressed outrage at the decision, which would see the closure of the final Victorian public building in the area. The library closure coincides with the announcement that there are no plans to re-open Victoria Park Tennis and Bowls, another important public facility.