The Glasgow Core Paths Plan will influence the development of the city’s path network over the next five years, and participation will ensure that the network can link the homes of those interested to their workplace, school, parks, green spaces and favourite places.

Previous consultation by the Council has shown that this is a subject that many people are very interested in.

The aim of the plan is to create a ‘Connected Glasgow’, where residents can easily cross the network by foot, bike or other non-motorised means. To meet the needs of canoeists and rowers, the River Kelvin, White Cart and the River Clyde - upstream of Glasgow Green - are designated as paths on water. The consultation on the plan will end on 30 May.

Glasgow City Council is keen to receive the opinions of regular users to devise the best way forward for the city’s path network. During the consultation period, a number of events are being held across the city that will offer the chance to discuss and comment on the proposals.

Councillor George Ryan Executive Member for Development and Regeneration at Glasgow City Council, said: "The Core Path Network will help to improve the quality of life of Glasgow’s residents and encourage visitors to come to the city. Access to a network of paths will encourage people to take exercise, improving physical and mental health. Improvements to the path network across the city, which attract more users, will help to make the network safer and more attractive for all users. Public involvement in the Glasgow Core Paths Plan will contribute to the future development of the city, helping to deliver the high quality of life that the people of Glasgow deserve."

For further information on the Core Paths Plan consultation, please phone 0141 287 8585, visit www.glasgow.gov.uk/en/Residents/GettingAround/CorePathPlan or email CorePaths@glasgow.gov.uk for a paper copy. The Plan will also be available from all council libraries from week commencing 18^th of February.