MP Michael Shanks holding ‘Uddingston Community Conversation' event for locals
The event is an opportunity for local people to share their experiences, concerns and hopes for the future of the town.
An 'Uddingston Community Conversation' event has been organised by the area's MP, Michael Shanks.
It will take place on Sunday, June 22, from 2pm to 3pm, at Park Church in the town.
The event is an opportunity for local people to share their experiences, concerns and hopes for the future of Uddingston.
Whether it's something that's working well or something that needs attention, everyone is encouraged to come along and have their say.
Mr Shanks said: 'It's been fantastic speaking with so many people in Uddingston in recent months and I'm really looking forward to continuing these conversations at Park Church.'
The conversation will take place almost a year since Shanks was elected to represent the area. In that time he has spoken to residents across the town and heard about many great things that are happening across Uddingston, as well as hearing the concerns that residents have, including littering, anti-social behaviour and a lack of resources for the community.
The event will also give residents the chance to share their thoughts on the potential creation of a community hub in Uddingston. While the closure of the Bank of Scotland was a loss for the town, some residents have started exploring the idea of transforming the former bank building into a community space, similar to the successful Bothwell Community Hub. The idea is at the early stages of development and the support of the wider community will be essential to make it work.
Shanks, MP for the Rutherglen constituency, which covers Uddingston, added: 'It'd be great to hear residents' thoughts on the proposals for the Bank of Scotland building and whether there is support for a similar model to the Bothwell Community Hub.
'While the idea is still in its early stages, it will only move forward with strong support and input from local people and I hope to see as many people as possible at the event'.
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