CONCERNS have been raised after "racist" banners have appeared at a Scottish town's landmark.
"You pay, migrants stay" and "Migrants adored, pensioners ignored" features on the banners which have been spotted at the bandstand outside the Clyde Shopping Centre in Clydebank.
In the same area, a man has appeared in social media videos where he is seen handing out leaflets with similar slogans to passersby from the stand on Sylvania Way.
"The individuals concerned were also handing out leaflets from the fascist group Patriotic Alternative, blaming immigrants for the lack of services caused by cuts made by governments and passed on by local councils with little opposition.
"It is a sad reflection on the state of society when an area such as Clydebank, with its rich history of class struggle and left wing politics now has fascists in its midst peddling racist filth, playing on people's genuine concerns over the lack of housing, the under funded NHS and being unable to make ends meet.
"Politicians must take responsibility for creating this vacuum that has been filled by fascists, as they have made ordinary people and their communities bear the burden of growing wealth inequality. Austerity for the many while the super-rich dodge their taxes, with billions of pounds poured into preparations for war.
"Clydebank TUC maintains that working people and their families must unite to build a united front to create a society that works for ordinary people and against the far right and fascists who seek to divide us based on race, religion, and sex."
She says she has raised this with local authorities and wants to see the situation resolved.
Traynor said: “It is extremely disappointing to see this kind of behaviour being exhibited within our local community.
"I have raised this directly with the local Police, raising several concerns related to this ongoing situation and seeking reassurances on how they are handling this on behalf of the town.
"I want our area to be one where everyone can feel safe and welcomed, which is not being helped by this worrying situation."
Police Scotland says they have been made aware of the activity at the landmark, but have found no criminality.
A spokesperson said: "We are aware of a protest and a banner being flown in the Sylvania Way area of Clydebank.
"Officers have engaged with the group, and no criminality was established.
"Advice was given."
Meanwhile, West Dunbartonshire Council, who own the bandstand, say the banners are not allowed to be placed their without consent and could be removed.
A spokesperson said: “Unless special permission is granted, notices, posters or flags are not permitted to be affixed to the bandstand and therefore the Council can and will remove these.”
Scottish Canals, who own the bridge over the Forth and Clyde Canal, says they have also been made aware of the incident and has not given permission for them to be there.
A spokesperson from Scottish Canals said: “We have been made aware of a banner erected on the canal in Clydebank without our permission. The banner was installed without going through our proper processes and will be taken down.”
The Clyde Shopping Centre was contacted for comment.
