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Consultation process
Port Glasgow Community ConversationLet's Talk About Community Safety in Port Glasgow
How do you feel about the safety of our community in the Port Glasgow locality, and what are your biggest concerns or worries?
What steps do you think our community should take to improve safety and security for everyone?
Are there specific spaces, areas, or neighbourhoods within Port Glasgow that you feel are particularly unsafe, and why?
How do you believe we can better communicate and collaborate as a community to address safety concerns?
Are there any specific safety initiatives or programs that you've seen implemented elsewhere that you think would be beneficial for our community?
Do you know who to report community safety concerns to? Do you have confidence in reporting your concerns?
Tell us what matters to you and share your ideas in the feedback box below
Overall i fee safe in my area of Port Glasgow, but i wonder of others do, in particular those new to the area. Anti Islam slogans daubed on walls around lower Port Glasgow do not make for welcoming community, graffiti in general in the area is also a sign of neglect. Thankfully , the offensive slogans have been removed but it perhaps indicates a need for further vigilance in the area.
Bike track was upgraded but lighting is very poor. Not safe to walk at night. Weekends are very rowdy, with teenagers drinking setting off fireworks.
Hi Christine, your comment has been passed to our community safety team, would you be happy for this to be raised with your local community council, or feel free to attend their next meeting. There are two Community Councils in Port Glasgow, Port Glasgow West and Port Glasgow East
It would good to hear if this is a concern for other residents.
I feel that no cover is given by the wardens on the bike track between Montrose Avenue and Kilmacolm. If you go for a walk at the weekend or school holidays all you get is drunk young people. Why do the Police/ wardens not go onto the bike track
Hi Paul, thank you for raising this issue and this has been passed to the community safety team, Community Wardens can be contacted on 0800 01 317 01
**Responses from Port Glasgow Community Council - 25th November 2024**
1. There should be more lighting across public paths especially on Fore Street, Port Glasgow.
2. There should be more wardens around Dubbs Road.
3. The number for the wardens need advertised more.
4. There is a hazard with the Church Street gutters inside the alleyway. The gutters are deteriorating and could fall on someone.
5. There is a fly tipping issue at King Street, Port Glasgow.
Personally, I feel fairly safe in our area due to driving everywhere i go. Although, I think that some younger people may feel unsafe in certain parts of Inverclyde as historically they have been unsafe. I feel there is an element of safety however, we lack police presence in many areas.
There should be community service for those that get caught with drugs on the street. Should be fined for taking drugs in the street or in public spaces. Police need resoruces to deal with lower level drug use as this spirals often.
Drugs are a massive issue with people openly taking drugs in the street with no police action. Openly smoking cannabis walking past police officers and taking drugs in pubs in full view of all. Cocaine is a worse problem than alcohol and its devastating families.
the mental health system is failing as much of the crime is related to mental health and drugs which are all related.
Resources for police are at an all time low.
there is a lack of spaces for young people to go. They hang about the streets now
I feel many young people feel entitled when out in the community and have little respect for the law or others in the community. Many struggle with boundaries and wish to get everything for no work.
Poverty and crime are cyclical. Wont get better with people losing their jobs due to business taxes increased