Proposals for the latest phase of the Kirkintilloch Town Centre Plan have been approved by the East Dunbartonshire council.

An investment of over £2 million has been made to improve the street environment of the town.

Concerns were expressed by members of the public and local groups over changes to the Catherine Street junction.

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Plans include narrowing carriageways, reducing traffic speeds along with vehicle movements and striking a balance between pedestrians, cyclists and drivers.

Council Leader Rhondda Geekie said: "We recognise and accept that there have been a range of views and a number of concerns expressed by members of the community and groups over the past few months.

"We want to reassure people that we have listened and that work has been ongoing to address those anxieties - to reach a compromise that will help achieve the goals of the Masterplan while also addressing the legitimate concerns of our citizens."

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