A new community group will ask the public what they would like to see in Balloch Park as they aim to breathe new life into the green space and its historic castle.Balloch Castle Country Park Regeneration Group (BCCPRG) has been formed by a passionate group of local people who are users and enthusiasts of Balloch Castle Country Park.The park is owned by Glasgow City Council and leased to West Dunbartonshire Council for £1 per year, with the local authority wholly responsible for its upkeep.To coincide with Love Parks week, which runs between July 29 and August 5, the group have launched a survey to help residents shape Balloch Park’s future.Sally Page, chair of the BCCPRG, said: “We are keen to work with the council and Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park to make improvements within the Park and to push out anti-social behaviour.“The castle lies empty and costs the council hundreds of thousands of pounds to keep wind and watertight, for no return.“This money could be better spent and perhaps the castle could be repurposed to generate income.“The Designated Tree Collection requires professional attention and for the current management plan to be updated.“The invasive species such as Sikka Spruce, Bamboo, American Skunk Cabbage and Himalayan Balsam are increasing year on year, extra help is required to tackle these problem plants.“There is a lack of toilet facilities within the park, for locals and visitors.“The BCCPRG are keen to find funding to start making improvements and hope that over the years the park could become self-funding.“It is vital that the local community and frequent visitors to the park are given the opportunity to bring forward their own ideas of what they would like to see in Balloch Castle
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