WEST End residents are being urged to provide their views on how to make Yorkhill and Kelvingrove the most accessible community in Scotland.

The area’s community council is hosting an event this Thursday to discuss proposals for the cycling village which aims to make it easier for people to cycle and walk around the area.

They have already been awarded £6.5 million from Sustrans Scotland to transform the area with Glasgow City Council matching the funding boosting their total to £13 million.

Now the community are invited to take part in a public meeting and have their say on how this dream should be achieved.

The group are looking to improve the appearance and accessibility of Old Dumbarton Road, Hastie Street, Arthur Street and Lumsden Street.

They are looking for views on safer crossing points, cycling infrastructure, parking, footpath materials, seating, plants and trees, heritage and artwork.

Lee Grant, who organised the meeting, said: “Our team wants this project to be by the local community and for the local community.

“We want residents to have this opportunity to have their say right at the beginning of the process. We want a streetscape accessible for all.”

The aim of the project is also to implement vehicle restrictions on main routes, create extra pedestrian crossings, segregated cycle lanes, street art and landscaping to radically change the area for cyclists and pedestrians.

With funding approved from Sustrans, as part of their Places for Everyone initiative, the community group hope as many people will get involved to help achieve this long-term goal.

Depute Lord Provost, councillor Philip Braat, said: “I am delighted that the funding bid for the cycle village initiative has been successful and that the qualities of this project have been recognised.

“This has been a great project to have been part of and it has been amazing to see the local community come together and take the lead in delivering the cycle village that is not only for but also by the community.

“However, the work is not done yet and there is always room for further improvement. Therefore, as part of the wider engagement, I hope that local residents will get involved and provide more great ideas for shaping their community further.”

The meeting will take place on Thursday, September 5 from 7pm until 8pm at Over Newton Centre at Overnewton Square.