A Glasgow green space which was saved following a public campaign in 2008 has once again come under threat by developers.

Local residents raised concerns after workmen were spotted drilling in the green space at Broomhill Avenue, despite a promise from Glasgow City Council that it would be excluded from any future development.

Councillor Kenny McLean contacted the council to remind them of their obligation, only to be told that the land had been declared as surplus and passed on to City Property to dispose of.

The new owner's are currently in negotiation with a third party who have already began investigating the ground conditions, by drilling holes in the land.

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The third party is thought to be Kelvin Properties, who are currently renovating the adjoining former Balshagray public school into flats.

Balshagray was a private listed building which was sold on behalf of the council to a private developer.

A spokesman from City Property said: “The private developer has come back to us for the adjoining land which is Broomhill Avenue. We have went to the council and asked them regarding this, they declared it surplus and instructed us to look at disposing it.

“The site at Broomhill Avenue is owned by Glasgow City Council. Following an approach from an adjoining owner the site was declared surplus to Council requirements on 3 November 2014 and passed to City Property to dispose in order to generate a capital receipt for the Council.

“City Property is currently in negotiation with the adjoining owner for the disposal of the ground. Once agreement has been reached, a report will be prepared for the relevant Council Committee seeking agreement on the terms and conditions of the sale."

Councillor McLean said: "A strong guarantee was given by Glasgow City Council, following the 2008 campaign to save the Greenspace at Broomhill Avenue, that the open space will be excluded from any future development and indeed strong policy reasons were given why this should be so.

“I am deeply disappointed that the council is now attempting to renege on the very clear guarantee given at that time by the Executive Director of Development & Regeneration Services.

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“I have been in close contact with the local community and I am standing with them in their campaign to save this much valued greenspace from developers. I am making very strong representations to Glasgow City Council to stop any proposal, to sell off the Greenspace to developers, in its tracks”

Marie Gray, Secretary of Broomhill Community Council, said: “This well used green space is massively important to the local community. They have been shocked to discover that despite previous insurances in writing by Glasgow City Council it is to be sold to a developer.

“We would ask the Council to reconsider its decision and leave the land as it is with its trees, bushes and wildlife for future generations to enjoy.”

Kelvin Properties were not available for comment.