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Glasgow Council Approves Controversial Hotel Expansion Amid Outrage

12/2/2025

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Glasgow City Council approved the Queens Park Hotel's expansion from 59 to 76 rooms despite a history of drug overdose deaths.
Neighbors report ongoing anti-social behavior linked to the hotel and express disbelief at the council's decision.
Linda McVean, whose son died from drug use at the hotel, voiced outrage because the expansion contradicts the council's commitment to ending the use of such hotels for homeless individuals.

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Glasgow City Council approved the Queens Park Hotel's expansion from 59 to 76 rooms despite a history of drug overdose deaths.
Neighbors report ongoing anti-social behavior linked to the hotel and express disbelief at the council's decision.
Linda McVean, whose son died from drug use at the hotel, voiced outrage because the expansion contradicts the council's commitment to ending the use of such hotels for homeless individuals.