Dumbarton pizza shop owners "gutted" after being ordered to paint over artwork
Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.Owners of a popular pizza shop in Dumbarton East have been ordered to paint over artwork they commissioned following one complaint.Stephen Kirkwood, who runs Bangin’ Pizza with Steven Galloni, says he is “gutted” after West Dunbartonshire Council told them to paint over the colourful designs across four shutters.He said officers told them a complaint by a member of the public prompted an investigation which found they needed planning permission for the artwork as it’s in a conservation area.It comes as a blow to the friends, who say they “spent a fortune” commissioning the artwork, which was spray painted by a Glasgow artist.Stephen said: “We are