New plans have been draw up for a refurbishment of Glasgow's George Square, the BBC has reported.

In January, following an international design contest, proposals to redevelop the square were suddenly dropped.

It is understood a more modest refurbishment plan has now been drawn up for the city. The plans include removing the red tarmac, with more grassy areas being established.

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A second phase of development would follow after the 2014 Commonwealth Games.

The total budget will be £15m and councillors are expected to vote on the plan later.

Six designs had initially been commissioned by Glasgow City Council but plans were scrapped after an unfavourable public reaction.

Council leader Gordon Matheson said: "The people of Glasgow were very vocal throughout the design competition that they did not want a radical redesign of the square. They wanted the statues to remain, the grass to stay and the red tarmac to go. We listened to their views and have responded."

The council has promised public consultation on the final surface and treatment under the new proposals.

The scheduled completion date for phase one is September 2013.

(JP)