Impact of Commonwealth Games on east end

Four out of five residents of Glasgow's east end think the Commonwealth Games will have a positive impact in their area according to a study published today. Over a thousand people from Bridgeton, Calton, Camlachie, Dalmarnock, Gallowgate and Parkhead were asked their views in summer 2012 on the impact of significant investment in improved infrastructure, sports facilities and housing associated with the Games. This is the first part of a five year community study to measure the success of the Scottish Government's Legacy 2014 programme. The survey shows: 81 per cent think the 2014 Commonwealth Games will have a positive impact in their local area; 76 per cent support, or strongly support, Glasgow hosting the Games - levels improved during and after London 2012; 44 per cent thought their neighbourhood had improved in the last three years; 37 per cent agreed they have influence in decisions made about their local area. The survey also identified the need for further improvements to the environment that can be addressed by regeneration and preparations for the Games, such as: Many people (75 per cent) thought their local environment was untidy, suffering problems of rubbish and litter; Feelings of safety walking in the area at night-time were lower (by 11 percentage points) than across the city as a whole. Minister for Commonwealth Games and Sport Shona Robison, said: "The 2014 Commonwealth Games are central to the transformation of the east end of Glasgow, regenerating the area and creating physical, economic and social benefits for all.