IT is one of the most talked about communities in Glasgow.

But when council bosses held a public consultation in Govanhill to allow locals to vent their frustrations, only 20 people turned up.

Organisers had sent out more than 7000 leaflets to local homes as well as posting flyers about the event in the local library and community hubs.

Now two more events are being planned to discuss issues affecting the area.

And organisers are keen for people with opinions to turn out and share them.

Councillor Soryia Siddique, Executive Member for Communities and Citizens, said: “Govanhill has many challenges and we are very keen that the residents of Govanhill will come along and engage with officers to help shape the action plan to ensure that we are moving in the right direction.

"We look forward to receiving the input of local residents at the forthcoming consultation events.”

Glasgow City Council organised the series of events in a bid to better engage the community in Govanhill and consult with residents regarding the Govanhill Action Plan.

The action plan is a document for agencies involved in the area to improve the lives of Govanhill residents and the local environment.

The first event was held in Cuthbertson Primary School on January 26 with the next two planned for February 10 in St Brides Primary School and on February 25 in Holyrood School.

Each features a presentation on three themes - Community Safety, Cleansing & Environmental Health and a Sustainable Housing Market.

Then residents have the opportunity to go in to workshops of their choice and engage directly with the officers involved in delivering the various services.

Organiser say feedback from these sessions will then be used to inform and develop the action plan.

The community consultations were organised in response to local frustration at problems in Govanhill such as overcrowding, fly-tipping and crime.

Residents, who have set up social media accounts to discuss the issues of the area and who have petitioned the council and police for more support, were urged to take part.

But one insider described the response to the consultation session in Cuthebertson School as "disappointing" given the amount of community activity in the area.

Both upcoming sessions will run from 7pm to 9pm with tea and coffee provided. Residents are asked to come along at 6.45pm.

Residents are encouraged to register for the event so they can receive a copy of the Govanhill Action Plan to read before attending the meeting.

Participants can register online at GovanhillEvents@glasgow.gov.uk

They can also visit Govanhill Library on Langside Road; Govanhill Neighbourhood Centre on Daisy Street; or Govanhill Workspace on Dixon Road.