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Historic Glasgow Sawmill Saved Amid Controversial Club Operations

1/26/2026

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Story summary

MSP Paul Sweeney intervened to save a historic Glasgow sawmill, CJs, from demolition.
CJs continues to operate as a sex club frequented by serial rapist Iain Packer.
Sweeney was unaware of the club when he acted.
The Scottish Government has listed the sawmill, halting plans to redevelop it into flats.
Glasgow City Council confirmed there are no current plans for the site because developers failed to submit necessary documentation.

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Story summary

MSP Paul Sweeney intervened to save a historic Glasgow sawmill, CJs, from demolition.
CJs continues to operate as a sex club frequented by serial rapist Iain Packer.
Sweeney was unaware of the club when he acted.
The Scottish Government has listed the sawmill, halting plans to redevelop it into flats.
Glasgow City Council confirmed there are no current plans for the site because developers failed to submit necessary documentation.