Environment

Green spaces for leisure and relaxation are particularly important in areas where high population and housing density can lead to environmental problems such as irresponsible waste disposal, fly-tipping and infestations.

The dense housing within Govanhill means that there is very little greenspace within the area. In addition, the high population density has a negative impact on the local environment, with a number of issues around waste.

Govanhill Housing Association (GHA) and South Seeds have delivered a number of funded or voluntary clean-up and gardening programmes, including developing community gardens, front garden improvements, planting, litter picking and community allotments.  If you want to take part in a GHA organised litterpick, find out the details on the facebook page.

Green spaces in and around Govanhill include Govanhill Park, Westmoreland Gardens, Bennan Square, a small park near Hollybrook Academy and the community training garden next to Samaritan House.  The community garden is available as a place of rest and relaxation as well as a training centre to help people develop new skills in horticulture and landscaping and move on to further education or into work.  The garden also includes a small memorial space for local people who have been loved and lost.

We are fortunate to be close to Queen’s Park and the Hidden Gardens.