Members of ‘Let’s Save Govanhill’ will hold a rally in a local park on Saturday after plans for a march to Aikenhead Road police station were put on hold.

The pressure group, which has called for a crackdown on criminals in the area, failed to give the council 28 days notice and were warned by police not to lead a walk through the streets tomorrow.

They have now applied to hold a march at a later date and will instead hold a demonstration in Govanhill Park at 1pm.

A spokesman for the council said: “Unfortunately organisers failed to give the council 28 days notice of their intention to march, which is a minimum requirement of the relevant legislation.

“It was found that were no exceptional circumstances in this case which would allow us to waive the minimum period of notice.

“We are happy to discuss with organisers an alternative date which meets the requirements of the legislation.

“A minimum of 28 days of notice is a required to ensure a march on a road can take place in a safe manner.”

Fiona Jordan, Secretary of Let’s Save Govanhill, said the decision is “disappointing” and vowed to organise a march on September 5.

She added: “A rally will now be held in Govanhill Park, Govanhill St, at 1pm on Saturday August 1.”

The council spokesman added: “The right to peaceful protest is always respected by the council.”

Chief Inspector Carol McGuire, Area Commander for Glasgow South East, has previously moved to reassure residents that she is “aware of concerns” and her officers are “working hard to address these” by targeting known offenders and using high visibility patrols.