Council slams 'false information' shared online over asylum accommodation plans

Glasgow City Council has urged the public not to share “false information” after claims that a care home was being turned into asylum accommodation.

A post shared on social media, which garnered 1,500 likes and more than 400 shares, stated that the Allander Court care home in Possilpark had been refurbished “for asylum seekers and illegal immigrants”.

The individual also encouraged residents to gather at the location for a protest on Saturday.

However, the local authority has confirmed that the planning application lodged is for additional bedrooms, an improved entrance lobby and extra car parking spaces with no change of use.

Information submitted as part of the plan 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.”

The council reiterated that the claims made online are “absolutely not true”

A spokesperson added: “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.

The Hawthorn Housing Cooperative, which operates in the area, also confirmed that it was in touch with the owner, who stated the “intention is to use it as a care home for older people”.

They added: “The Co-op will look at the application to ensure that the proposed use does not cause us concerns, but it would be good to see this eyesore return to its previous use and resolve some of the problems that have arisen since it was vacant.”