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Glasgow and Clyde Valley
24/11/2003
Deputy Communities Minister Mary Mulligan today issued
the decision to approve, without modifications, the First
Alteration to the Glasgow and the Clyde Valley Structure
Plan.
The Alteration, together with the approved structure
plan, paves the way for the development of a new town
centre at Ravenscraig.
Ms Mulligan said:
"This Executive is committed to working in partnership
with local authorities to regenerate Scotland's urban
communities.
"The amount of retailing supported in this Alteration
will result in overall improvements to the quality of
shopping in this part of North Lanarkshire. A new town
centre will also act as a catalyst for the regeneration of
Ravenscraig as well as the wider area, bringing benefits
for the whole community.
"The Alteration links the development of a new town
centre to the restructuring of Motherwell and Wishaw town
centres, as supported by North Lanarkshire Council."
The Alteration has been prepared by the Glasgow and the
Clyde Valley Structure Plan Joint Committee, which
represents East Dunbartonshire, East Renfrewshire, Glasgow,
Inverclyde, North Lanarkshire, Renfrewshire, South
Lanarkshire and West Dunbartonshire Councils, and was
submitted for approval following public consultation.
The decision will be advertised, followed by a six week
period for legal challenge. The decision letter and
comments on objections and representations not accepted by
the Scottish Ministers will be available for inspection at
Council offices.