HUNDREDS of people who opposed plans for a 60ft mobile phone mast in their community have won their fight.

Springboig Bowling Club was considering renting part of its site to mobile firm 02, which is having to move its current phone mast in Springboig Avenue due to building work.

Local residents who live near the club opposed the plan to move it to the club's land saying they were concerned over health fears.

They claimed the club would get £20,000 for allowing it to be moved and collected 200 letters against the plan.

Now, after considering the strength of feeling among residents,the bowling club has voted against the decision.

In a statement club president John Kane, said: "This decision has been taken after some lengthy discussions and we feel that it was causing too much ill-feeling with our members and the surrounding community.

"We have always enjoyed a good relationship with the community and we feel the club is there for the use of the tenants in Springboig and the surrounding area.

"Initially we saw this as an opportunity to bring some extra cash in to the club although the figures stated in the press were greatly exaggerated.

"Springburn Bowling Club, established in 1900, will survive and will thrive without having to use the cash from mobile telephone companies."

A spokesman for O2 confirmed the bowling club had turned down the proposal and said: "It's very disappointing.

"It means we still require to find a suitable site in the area.

"We will be happy to involve the community in some way to find an alternative."

Lorraine Milne, 45, who has five children and lives opposite the proposed site, was one of the protesters.

She said: "Experts say they can prove there is no cancer issues, but who can be certain?"

Janice Dowling, 57, who is registered disabled and has a heart condition, said people were frightened for their health.

O2 insisted there was no impact to health and masts were safe.

Earlier their spokesman said: "All research has shown that the masts are safe."

A planning application had been due to go before Glasgow City Council within the next few weeks for the structure.