Social media posts have urged people to turn up in Possilpark claiming a care home is “Getting refurbished for asylum seekers and illegal immigrants”
However, Glasgow City Council has said the plans are for additional care home bedrooms and there is no change of use proposed for the property.
Posts have appeared on social media sites calling for people gather in the area.
It follows protests at specific addresses in Cranhill, Royston and Castlemilk over the last week amid concerns sex offenders are living in the community.
The attempt to start a protest in Possilpark is not linked to any specific incident but in response to claims there was to be asylum accommodation in the area.
The planning application for the care home states it is for: “Proposed internal alterations to create nine additional residential care bedrooms, formation of new entrance lobby and creation of four additional car parking spaces”
Further information supplied by the applicant states: “The objective of the proposal is to increase capacity within an existing operational care home while simultaneously upgrading the quality of accommodation and bringing the facility into closer alignment with contemporary care standards and care inspectorate expectations.”
“Allander Court occupies an established care home site. The building currently operates as a residential care facility providing accommodation and support for older persons and individuals requiring assisted living and nursing care.
“The proposal does not involve a change of use and retains the site’s established function as a care facility.”
It is not clear who is attempting to organise the protest but different graphics on various social media accounts have been posted in recent days.
A statement by Glasgow City Council, says: “There have been claims on social media that a planning application has been submitted to turn a care home in Possilpark into asylum accommodation – this is absolutely not true, the application is for some additional bedrooms, an improved entrance lobby and extra car parking spaces.
“Spreading misinformation on and offline is unacceptable, and doing so can cause damage to Glasgow’s communities. We urge the public to not spread false information and continue to rely on reputable sources for information and updates.”
