Seven years after Glasgow City Council closed schools in Maryhill, education bosses plan to consult residents about a new primary for the community.

In 2009 there were city-wide protests against the closures and mergers of two dozen Glasgow schools, including four in the Greater Maryhill area.

As told in the Evening Times in May, roll projections for the north west of the city are expected to soar by 2020 and new provision will be needed.

Officers presented an interim report to the Maryhill Area Partnership committee on Friday with roll projections for the current provision in the area over the next few years.

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Now the council has announced that it will seek the views of residents in Maryhill and surrounding communities.

Liz Cameron, Executive Member for Children, Young People and Lifelong Learning, said: “It’s crucial that we engage with everyone in the area so that we can plan for our children’s future education needs.

“We are intent on public consultation in the area because we need to get this right for the medium and long term education of all our children.

“No site has yet been chosen – we are exploring a number of options.

“It’s wonderful to be witnessing the resurgence and regeneration of Maryhill and as a result the need for additional primary school places."

The results of the community engagement will then shape a formal consultation for a new primary school that will be published in late September.

Education chiefs say positive discussions have already taken place with elected members in wards 15 and 16 over the last few months.

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Weeks of protests and sit-ins followed the council's announcement in 2009 to restructure the school estate.

Parents took to the streets in dozens of protests, occupying buildings and even chaining themselves to the City Chambers.

But their efforts proved unsuccessful as closures and mergers went ahead.

In Greater Maryhill, Wyndford, St Gregory's, Ruchill and Our Lady of the Assumption primary schools were all affected.

Ms Cameron added: “These discussions are at an early stage – no site has been earmarked and we are engaging with local members and the community to shape the future proposals.

“Our officers have undertaken a demographic study which will be included in the formal public consultation we hope to launch at the end of September.

“Before then we will be speaking to as many interested parties as possible.

“I would urge everyone with a view on a new primary school to make sure they make their views known as part of the consultation.”

Dates and a timeline for the formal consultation will be announced in due course.