Glasgow councillors reject bid to reconsider McVitie's factory fund

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 22 Oct, 15:02 · Archive

Glasgow councillors have rejected a move to reconsider how £1 million in legacy funding from the closed McVitie's factory is allocated. The City Administration Committee had approved the spending allocation in September. Labour councillors sought to overturn the decision through a 'Call-In Requisition', arguing the committee lacked sufficient evidence that its recommendations reflected community views. An online community survey had generated only 58 responses despite 63 proposals being made.

The McVitie's factory, situated on Tollcross Road in Shettleston, closed in 2022. The factory owners, Pladis, donated £1 million to Glasgow Council to invest in the local area as a legacy for the community. The September spending decision allocated over £411,000 for finance and welfare advice at Parkhead health hub, nearly £210,000 for helping school leavers with training and employment, just under £190,000 for play and open space activities, and funding for the Scottish Pantry Network to provide 500 healthy meal kits to families each week.

How it is being reported

• Bid for greater community say over £1 million McVitie’s legacy rejectedLast month, the City Administration Committee (CAC) was asked to consider what should happen to the allocation of £1 million donated to the council by Pladis, the owners of the former factory on Tollcross Road.Glasgow Live · 22 Oct, 14:27
• Glasgow councillors reject bid to rethink £1m McVitie’s factory fundA bid to reconsider how £1m in legacy funding from Glasgow’s former McVitie’s factory is being spent has been rejected by councillors.Glasgow Times · 22 Oct, 13:43

In this story: Glasgow Council · Pladis · McVitie's · Shettleston · Calton · Scottish Pantry Network

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