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Martha Wardrop – Decision on future of Otago Lane

On Tuesday, the planning committee at the Council met to consider the planning application for a new residential development in Otago Lane… more.

Sandra White – Local MSP welcomes Otago Lane decision

Over a hundred protesters gathered outside Glasgow City Chambers as the council’s planning committee met to debate the proposed development at Otago Lane in Glasgow’s West End… more.

Martha Wardrop – Update on monstrous plans for Otago Lane

I am continuing to support the campaign to save Otago Lane from a monstrous 8-storey flatted development which would destroy the historic lane and wildlife habitats along the River Kelvin. Glasgow City Council planning committee is meeting on 12th June to to consider the development proposal. As a local councillor, I have requested both, a site visit to Otago Lane and a hearing, to enable members of the planning committee to appreciate fully the site’s unique architecture and heritage importance before making a decision… more.

Pat’s Guide: Glasgow West End – Last ditch delay for Otago Lane

City planning councillors will finally carry out a site visit to under-threat Otago Lane, the historic Kelvinbridge community and niche retail enclave where developers aim to build a controversial housing scheme.

However despite this minor eleventh-hour concession to the weight of public protest many local objectors fear the hugely unpopular plan has already won tacit approval from the council – and that a lane described as "one of the West End’s last Bohemian quarters" is set to be ruined beyond repair… more.

YouTube -Save Otago Lane – City Chambers Protest 2012 – "Leave Our Lane Alane"

YouTube video Save Otago Lane – City Chambers Protest 2012 – "Leave Our Lane Alane" by InternetAndDigital

YouTube – The Lane

YouTube video The Lane – Otago Lane by evelnrd

YouTube – Save Otago Lane March

YouTube video of the Otago Lane Demonstration by conquerearth

YouTube – Save Otago Lane Demonstration March Through Glasgow West End Lanes 16th Oct 2010

YouTube video of the the Otago Lane Demonstration by InternetAndDigital

Glasgow Lib Dems at Save Otago Lane march

In October 2010 many of Glasgow Lib Dem activists including the University society, Councillor Kenneth Elder and regional candidates Paul McGarry and Katy Gordon took part… Video

Katy Gordon – Katy at Save Otago Lane march

Video of Katy Gordon at Save Otago Lane march – 16 October 2010…

Patrick Harvie – Save Our Lane!

On Saturday, I took part in a big demonstration with Save Otago Lane – and it was a gorgeous sunny day for it! I was really inspired by the number of people who turned out to show their passion for the West End’s unique and quirky lanes and to call for the Council to protect them. …

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Ann McKechin – Leave Our Lane a Lane!

Last Saturday, I joined Kelvin MSP Pauline McNeill on a demonstration to save Glasgow’s Otago Lane. Together we are calling on the Council to make the correct decision and reject developer’s plans to build a multi-storey block of flats in this much loved local lane…

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Patrick Harvie – Otago Lane Environmental Statement Needed

The “luxury” flat development planned for Otago Lane in the West End of Glasgow may be excused the need for an Environmental Impact Assessment before getting the go ahead…

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Sandra White – Leave our Otago a-Lane

In response to the ongoing campaign to stop the proposed development of Otago Lane which local residents have objected to as it will destroy the unique character of this area of the West End of Glasgow Sandra White SNP MSP for Glasgow has questioned the Scottish Government Minister for the Environment on what action the Government is taking to protect such areas…

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Katy Gordon – Otago Lane – Objections deadline 16th June

The developers have now submitted their plans to build 142 flats in 8 storey blocks along Otago Lane in the West End of Glasgow, effectively destroying the character of the lane and going against the council’s own City Plan
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Otago Lane Protest

Video produced by University of Strathclyde Postgraduate Journalism students on the Otago Lane Protest…

Katy Gordon – Boost for Save Otago Lane Campaign

MPs, MSPs and delegates at last weekend’s Liberal Democrat Scottish Conference have backed the local community’s fight to save the lane…

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Liberal Democrats Press Release

Lib Dem press release: Save Otago Lane Campaign receives boost from Lib Dems. Attached photo.

Katy Gordon – Otago Lane Update

On Tuesday, Scottish Lib Dem Leader Tavish Scott joined Katy outside Tchai-Ovna tea house for a taste of what things might be like if the proposed housing development on Otago Lane goes ahead.

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Pauline McNeill – Show your suppot for Otago Lane!

I have been active in supporting the save Otago Lane campaign. As well as attending meeting I have taken the City Council Planning Dept to task over their application on the rules which apply to the lane in the city. It is my belief that planners are trying to reinterpret the rules in the city plan. Rest assured that I am fighting hard to stop this development as I believe that the development is inappropriate in size and character for the West End.

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Patrick Grady – Save Otago Lane!

Patrick Grady, joined the rally, along with SNP MSP for Glasgow, Sandra White

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Katy Gordon – Tavish Scott and Katy at Otago Lane

Leader of the Scottish Lib Dems Tavish Scott joins Katy Gordon at Otago Lane.

Katy Gordon – Tavish Scott backs campaign to save Otago Lane

On Tuesday, Scottish Lib Dem Leader Tavish Scott joined Katy outside Tchai-Ovna tea house for a taste of what things might be like if the proposed housing development on Otago Lane goes ahead.

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Internet & Digital – Otago Lane Development

To build a massive city- centre style housing complex in the heart of the west-end? What do you think?

Site includes a great video (also available on YouTube)

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Gust News – Otago Lane

Report on the Otago Lane development by Lindsay Conn for GUST (Glasgow University Student Television) news.

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Pauline McNeill – Save Otago Lane

A second application for the re-development of Otago Lane due to be submitted by the developer Otago3.ltd.

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Katy Gordon – Save Otago Lane – Consultation over development plans

"Katy and Alastair Carmichael, MP for Orkney, visited Hillhead School on Sunday to view the plans for developing Otago Lane."

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Pauline McNeill – Press Release

Press release by Kelvin MSP Pauline McNeill brands Otago Lane development ‘insanity’.

Katy Gordon – Save Otago Lane

"A development of the size proposed would completely destroy the character of the lane, as well as going against the Council’s own City Plan…"

Friends of the River Kelvin

Latest FORK updates on Otago Lane

YouTube – Otago Lane Hidden Garden

YouTube video about the the Otago Lane Hidden Garden by snappergumbo

YouTube – Otago Lane Under Threat

YouTube video about the threat to Otago Lane by snappergumbo

Subcity Radio

New article on Subcity Radio: Save Otago Lane – One of the most treasured spots in Glasgow’s West End is under threat… more.

Architecture by accountants

Interesting blog entry by Philosophical Zombie