A consultation is taking place to help support investment, economic activity and the creation of jobs in Bishopbriggs.

Planning guidance has been developed for the town's Westerhill Regeneration area and now views are being sought on the draft guidance.

It contains a masterplan for the regeneration - a long-term, overall framework for the development of land parcels that will support investment in the area and future planning applications.

Some of the long-term objectives addressed in the masterplan include health and wellbeing improvements, active travel, public transport, open spaces, the refurbishment of vacant buildings and road improvements.

The draft planning guidance has already been shaped by public consultation carried out in 2023, as well as by site investigations and surveys, and ongoing work with agencies, landowners and local businesses.

The work supports East Dunbartonshire Council's £34.88 million Place and Growth Programme which is backed by £15 million each from the UK and Scottish Governments through the Glasgow City Region City Deal.

The City Deal programme, implemented in conjunction with Strathclyde Partnership for Transport and Glasgow City Council, will seek to improve infrastructure within East Dunbartonshire and the north of Glasgow. In particular, it will focus on Bishopbriggs Town Centre regeneration, delivery of the Westerhill Masterplan and improvements to the A803 Route Corridor.

Councillor Gordan Low, Leader of East Dunbartonshire Council, said: "Planning guidance has been developed to help support the regeneration of under-used and derelict industrial land in the Westerhill area – a key site for business investment and employment opportunities in East Dunbartonshire.

"It also seeks to protect the local environment, promote sustainability and provide better connections. Please take the time to visit the webpage and get in touch if you can."

The deadline for responses is May 6. For more information on the regeneration, and to submit comments, please visit the council’s website