A controversial music venue that sparked scores of complaints over noise levels has been told to remove its main outdoor stage.
More than 200 complaints were received over the past two weeks by Glasgow City Council regarding shows being held at the Junction 1 venue in the city's Oatlands area.
Many of the people upset over the sound levels lived in nearby Rutherglen and Cambuslang, with several saying they could hear every word sung by performers from inside their homes with the windows shut.
Others criticised the fact music was still being played at 11pm on a Sunday night.
Now the 5000 capacity venue has been told to dismantle its main outdoor stage and use either an indoor area or a smaller garden venue for their forthcoming shows.
A meeting was held between the City Council's licencing and environmental health teams and the Junction 1 owners.
A spokesman for Glasgow City Council added: "As a result of this meeting, the main stage will no longer be used for future events. It will be removed and future events will be held in the smaller garden area and an indoor area.
"In addition to this, the licence holder will issue letters to residents in Oatlands and Rutherglen explaining the temporary nature of the venue and the steps which will be taken to address the noise complaints."
Environmental health officers from the local authority will attend the site on Saturday when the next event is due to take place to monitor noise levels again and will continue them for the remainder of the temporary licence.
Rutherglen MSP Clare Haughey was among those who submitted a complaint over noise levels, and told Lanarkshire Live she was pleased at the action being taken but was looking to meet venue management.
She said: "Although I have not yet had a response from Glasgow City Council, I am aware of their public comments that action has been taken and that Junction 1 had been in breach of licensing conditions.
"I note there has been a meeting between both parties which resulted in the closure of the venue’s main stage, but I am not sure what factor ultimately lead to the stand’s closure and whether alternatives to minimise the noise disruption were discussed.
"I will certainly be seeking further clarity when I meet with Glasgow City Council and the venue owners to ensure my affected constituents are fully informed."
A show by the band Hot Chip on August 5 saw Junction 1 found to have breached their decibel limit allowed for the area, with the venue owners having to turn the sound down.
News of the venue changes had a mixed reaction on social media. Although some locals welcomed the main stage change, others insisted that the noise was not that bad, and that the area could do with a nearby music venue.
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