THE Commonwealth Games legacy comes in many forms and as well as the obvious goal of improved health and fitness of our citizens there are other crucial benefits.

One aim was to finally provide lasting and real regeneration for the east end of the city.

A part of Glasgow blighted more than most by de-industrialisation and the social problems that come along the the economic, the east end has been home to many failed regeneration attempts.

The Games however provided a catalyst like never before and brought the improved transport infrastructure and big projects that were lacking in the programmes of the past.

Clyde Gateway has been at the centre of local efforts and the road, rail and office accommodation totalling more than £1.5bn has made the area a credible location for business.

The east end needs jobs and an injection of cash into the economy to transform its fortunes and that is what we can see happening at an early stage.

The athletes village has provided new housing and the demolition of the Gallowgate twins makes way for a housing transformation in one the areas of the city where it was needed most.

The east end is undoubtedly changing, and what must be ensured is that the benefits are felt by the people who have lived there through the tough times.

The city’s people need the legacy to be tangible in the communities.