RESIDENTS are calling for a decision to be made on a controversial plan for a waste energy plant.

The proposal for a 230ft chimney in South Street, Whiteinch, was called in by the Scottish Government last year after Glasgow councillors rejected the proposal last February, contrary to the advice of their own planners.

Almost 1,000 objections were lodged against the WH Malcolm bid to “gasify” waste.

The firm appealed against the planning refusal and the government appointed a reporter who was originally supposed to give a recommendation last July. In October, ministers called in the decision and were expected to take two or three months.

But with no decision in sight, residents are increasingly concerned and wrote to Glasgow Anniesland MSP Bill Kidd.

WH Malcolm has always maintained they are “firmly convinced about the merits of the facility and look forward to the outcome in due course”.

Scotstoun Community Council and Whiteinch Community Council have called for a decision to come sooner rather than later.

At a Scotstoun CC meeting one member raised the issue and said: “We have had some correspondence from MSPs but since the report on this was handed to ministers in January we have not heard a thing.

“I can’t help but feel, regarding this, no news is bad news for residents.”

In a letter addressed to the community councils from the appeal’s case worker, it was said that it is the ministers’ intention to issue decisions within two months of receiving the report in the majority of cases – three months at the most.

The member of the community group added: “The time we were told a decision would be made has elapsed. A time and a date is needed. It would be good to receive some further correspondence before the council elections – but that may be asking for a bit too much.”

Now, both community councils have sent letters to Bill Kidd MSP asking when it is likely a decision will be made.

Gillian Morgan of Whiteinch Community Council confirmed their group had also sent a letter to the MSP.

Bill Kidd MSP said that in light of his constituents’ concerns he had re-contacted the minister’s office and asked for an update on the timescales involved and will be happy to pass the answer on just as soon as it arrives.