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Glasgow Times
29-05-2025
- Business
- Glasgow Times
I am moving into a new home after 16 years in temporary accommodation
Ibrahim Al-Khader and his children endured years of overcrowding since 2009. Following a house being bought with cash from the affordable housing supply programme, Linthouse Housing Association rehoused the family in a five-bedroom home in the Ibrox area. READ NEXT: 10 firms in the Glasgow area named for not paying National Minimum Wage The acquisition is part of the council and Scottish Government's attempts to increase the availability of larger homes in the city. Next door to Mr Al-Khader's home is another empty property, which has been taken over by the council using a Compulsory Purchase Order, which once ready will also provide a home for a larger family. Mr Al-Khader said he moved in in February with four of his seven children, who still live with him. The other three are grown-up, working or studying and live independently. (Image: Newsquest) The new tenant was very grateful for the new home and the transformative impact it has had on his family. He said: 'It has changed our lives. After 16 years, when nine of us were in a three-bedroom flat. 'The kids have their own space and can have friends over. It is really nice and quiet here. Linthouse Housing has done a lot for us." READ NEXT: Glasgow families face housing list wait of 100 years Next door, a similar property is a building site as it is being completely renovated by the council to be turned into social housing. (Image: Newsquest) (Image: Newsquest) (Image: Newsquest) Duncan Thomson, Glasgow City Council housing services group manager, said: 'It will cost up to £250,000 to repair this property before we pass it to the housing association. It will be retained for a larger family.' The large, five-bedroom home has been vacant since 2017, when the previous owner died and his family did not want to keep the home. It has not been maintained since then, and the previous occupant was hoarding stuff, which meant it took three skips to clear the debris. The first floor had collapsed into the living room and the building was in an unsafe condition. Mr Thomson added: 'We have to be innovative to find solutions to house people.' There are 71 properties going through CPO process and there could be more. He added: This is the tip of the iceberg. There's lots more like this.' He did, however, say it was an 'expensive solution.' Paul McLennan, the Housing Minister, visited both the flat being brought back into use and Mr Al-Khader in his home to see progress on work from the affordable housing supply programme. He said: 'It's not until you're here that you see the size of the building and the work that it's being done. It is fantastic. "And then meeting the family, you see what a difference it is actually making to people. "One of the biggest needs in Glasgow is large family homes. 'The Scottish Government has spent around £3.7 million bringing back 11,000 homes. 'Glasgow has really led on empty homes. Today, we're obviously talking about compulsory purchase orders, which Glasgow has led on as well. 'It's great to see the property, the state it's in now, and see what it could become, it's really important. 'This will be a great family home for people.' The Glasgow Times recently carried out an investigation into the shortage of larger family homes for social rent in the city. We found families could be waiting decades to get a social rented home with three or more bedrooms. Across Glasgow, there are 110,172 homes from Registered Social Landlords. Studio/bedsits, one and two beds account for 87,513 of them and just 22,659 have three, four or more bedrooms.
Glasgow Times
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Mural of iconic campaigner Mary Barbour unveiled in Glasgow
The striking artwork of Mary Barbour by street artist Jeks honours local history, social justice, and 50 years of Linthouse Housing Association. The mural, on the gable end of 1198 Govan Road, presents a bold and contemporary depiction of Mary, linking her legacy of protest and activism with the ongoing fight for justice and equality today. JeksOne said: "Painting this mural was an honour for me on many levels. Mary Barbour was a hero in her activism, organisation and mobilisation of women to protest for their civil rights. "Although this mural is not a literal depiction of Mary, it represents her massive inspiration for all to stand up and speak out for what is right and important in your country and communities." READ MORE: 'We are confident': Efforts to save banking presence look likely to pay off Commissioned by SWG3's Yardworks GRID in partnership with Linthouse Housing Association (LHA), the mural marks 50 years of Linthouse Housing Association, celebrating five decades of providing social housing and supporting the Govan community. It also forms part of Glasgow's 850th anniversary celebrations, spotlighting the city's rich history of grassroots activism. The mural, informed by community voices gathered by local organisations Protests and Suffragettes and Sunny G Radio, features a young woman symbolising a modern Mary Barbour, looking upward toward a brighter future, with a protest scene behind her. Subtle details such as an equals sign tattoo on her neck and a thistle motif symbolise strength, equality, and Scottish identity. This is Yardworks GRID's fifth large-scale gable end mural in Govan, contributing to a growing trail of public artworks that celebrate the area's proud heritage. Its unveiling comes as Yardworks announce their partnership with Street Art Cities, reinforcing Govan's place in Scotland's contemporary cultural landscape. Irene C McFarlane, chief executive of Linthouse Housing Association, said: "Mary Barbour was an iconic figure not just in Glasgow but across the wider housing association movement. "Her contribution cannot be underestimated as she bravely tackled housing injustice and stood firmly on the side of tenants. "It is therefore highly appropriate that she should be honoured with this new mural as a reminder of her activism."
The Independent
15-05-2025
- General
- The Independent
New mural of ‘iconic' activist Mary Barbour unveiled in Govan
A new mural reimagining 'iconic' political activist Mary Barbour as a modern-day campaigner has been unveiled in Glasgow. The mural adorns the gable end of 1198 Govan Road, in the area of the city where Barbour played an important role in the Glasgow rent strikes of 1915. She went on to campaign for an end to the First World War, before becoming one of Glasgow's first female councillors and working to improve health and welfare services in Govan. The mural features a colour depiction of a hopeful-looking Barbour with a thistle, next to a black and white image of a street protest. It was painted by internationally-acclaimed muralist Jeks, who said he hoped it would inspire people to 'stand up and fight for what's right'. The artwork was commissioned to mark the 50th anniversary of the Linthouse Housing Association (LHA), which provides social housing and support in the Govan community. LHA chief executive Irene C McFarlane described the image as the 'perfect curtain-raiser' to the body's 50th anniversary celebration. 'Mary Barbour was an iconic figure not just in Glasgow but across the wider housing association movement. 'Her contribution cannot be underestimated as she bravely tackled housing injustice and stood firmly on the side of tenants. 'It is therefore highly appropriate that she should be honoured with this new mural as a reminder of her activism. 'It perfectly complements the Mary Barbour statue located at Govan Cross unveiled in 2018. 'Along with two other recently unveiled murals in our community, this latest mural is the perfect curtain raiser to our 50th anniversary celebrations.' JeksOne described painting the mural as an 'honour' on 'many levels'. 'Mary Barbour was a hero in her activism, organisation and mobilisation of women to protest for their civil rights,' he said. 'Although this mural is not a literal depiction of Mary, it represents her massive inspiration for all to stand up and speak out for what is right and important in your country and communities. 'Her strength and courage should always be remembered as a guiding light, and I hope this mural inspires young women, men and all to stand up and fight for what's right.' TS Beall, lead artist of the Protest and Suffragettes project, said it was 'striking' how relevant Barbour's activism remains today. 'We were delighted to share our research on Mary Barbour with Jeks, and we love how his design weaves in themes of contemporary protest,' she said. 'In conversations with community groups in Govan, we explored what a modern-day Mary Barbour might be fighting for today — and it's striking how relevant her activism remains more than a century later. 'Honouring her legacy, and that of the many women who fought alongside her isn't just about remembrance — it's about recognising the foundations they laid for a fairer society, and how their courage continues to inspire the next generation of activists.' The mural was commissioned by SWG3's Yardworks GRID in partnership with the LHA. It is Yardworks Grid's fifth large-scale gable-end mural in Govan, and contributes to a 'growing trail' of public artworks that celebrate the area's heritage.
The Herald Scotland
15-05-2025
- General
- The Herald Scotland
New mural of ‘iconic' activist Mary Barbour unveiled in Govan
She went on to campaign for an end to the First World War, before becoming one of Glasgow's first female councillors and working to improve health and welfare services in Govan. The mural features a colour depiction of a hopeful-looking Barbour with a thistle, next to a black and white image of a street protest. It was painted by internationally-acclaimed muralist Jeks, who said he hoped it would inspire people to 'stand up and fight for what's right'. The artwork was commissioned to mark the 50th anniversary of the Linthouse Housing Association (LHA), which provides social housing and support in the Govan community. The mural was painted on the gable end of 1198 Govan Road, Glasgow (Jane Barlow/PA) LHA chief executive Irene C McFarlane described the image as the 'perfect curtain-raiser' to the body's 50th anniversary celebration. 'Mary Barbour was an iconic figure not just in Glasgow but across the wider housing association movement. 'Her contribution cannot be underestimated as she bravely tackled housing injustice and stood firmly on the side of tenants. 'It is therefore highly appropriate that she should be honoured with this new mural as a reminder of her activism. 'It perfectly complements the Mary Barbour statue located at Govan Cross unveiled in 2018. 'Along with two other recently unveiled murals in our community, this latest mural is the perfect curtain raiser to our 50th anniversary celebrations.' The mural adorns the gable end of 1198 Govan Road in Glasgow (Jane Barlow/PA) JeksOne described painting the mural as an 'honour' on 'many levels'. 'Mary Barbour was a hero in her activism, organisation and mobilisation of women to protest for their civil rights,' he said. 'Although this mural is not a literal depiction of Mary, it represents her massive inspiration for all to stand up and speak out for what is right and important in your country and communities. 'Her strength and courage should always be remembered as a guiding light, and I hope this mural inspires young women, men and all to stand up and fight for what's right.' TS Beall, lead artist of the Protest and Suffragettes project, said it was 'striking' how relevant Barbour's activism remains today. 'We were delighted to share our research on Mary Barbour with Jeks, and we love how his design weaves in themes of contemporary protest,' she said. 'In conversations with community groups in Govan, we explored what a modern-day Mary Barbour might be fighting for today — and it's striking how relevant her activism remains more than a century later. 'Honouring her legacy, and that of the many women who fought alongside her isn't just about remembrance — it's about recognising the foundations they laid for a fairer society, and how their courage continues to inspire the next generation of activists.' The mural was commissioned by SWG3's Yardworks GRID in partnership with the LHA. It is Yardworks Grid's fifth large-scale gable-end mural in Govan, and contributes to a 'growing trail' of public artworks that celebrate the area's heritage.
Irish Independent
15-05-2025
- General
- Irish Independent
New mural of ‘iconic' activist Mary Barbour unveiled in Govan
The mural adorns the gable end of 1198 Govan Road, in the area of the city where Barbour played an important role in the Glasgow rent strikes of 1915. She went on to campaign for an end to the First World War, before becoming one of Glasgow's first female councillors and working to improve health and welfare services in Govan. Mary Barbour was an iconic figure not just in Glasgow but across the wider housing association movement Irene C McFarlane, Linthouse Housing Association The mural features a colour depiction of a hopeful-looking Barbour with a thistle, next to a black and white image of a street protest. It was painted by internationally-acclaimed muralist Jeks, who said he hoped it would inspire people to 'stand up and fight for what's right'. The artwork was commissioned to mark the 50th anniversary of the Linthouse Housing Association (LHA), which provides social housing and support in the Govan community. LHA chief executive Irene C McFarlane described the image as the 'perfect curtain-raiser' to the body's 50th anniversary celebration. 'Mary Barbour was an iconic figure not just in Glasgow but across the wider housing association movement. 'Her contribution cannot be underestimated as she bravely tackled housing injustice and stood firmly on the side of tenants. 'It is therefore highly appropriate that she should be honoured with this new mural as a reminder of her activism. 'It perfectly complements the Mary Barbour statue located at Govan Cross unveiled in 2018. 'Along with two other recently unveiled murals in our community, this latest mural is the perfect curtain raiser to our 50th anniversary celebrations.' JeksOne described painting the mural as an 'honour' on 'many levels'. 'Mary Barbour was a hero in her activism, organisation and mobilisation of women to protest for their civil rights,' he said. 'Although this mural is not a literal depiction of Mary, it represents her massive inspiration for all to stand up and speak out for what is right and important in your country and communities. 'Her strength and courage should always be remembered as a guiding light, and I hope this mural inspires young women, men and all to stand up and fight for what's right.' TS Beall, lead artist of the Protest and Suffragettes project, said it was 'striking' how relevant Barbour's activism remains today. 'We were delighted to share our research on Mary Barbour with Jeks, and we love how his design weaves in themes of contemporary protest,' she said. 'In conversations with community groups in Govan, we explored what a modern-day Mary Barbour might be fighting for today — and it's striking how relevant her activism remains more than a century later. 'Honouring her legacy, and that of the many women who fought alongside her isn't just about remembrance — it's about recognising the foundations they laid for a fairer society, and how their courage continues to inspire the next generation of activists.' The mural was commissioned by SWG3's Yardworks GRID in partnership with the LHA. It is Yardworks Grid's fifth large-scale gable-end mural in Govan, and contributes to a 'growing trail' of public artworks that celebrate the area's heritage.
