Water is plentiful and of good quality in Govan. However, the impacts of climate change lead to greater consideration of water use and long-term, responsive approaches to managing the increase of flooding in Govan for future years.

Years of industrial activity and wastewater discharge into the River Clyde has been detrimental to the river quality. Limited public toilet access became more visible as lockdowns eased during the COVID-19 pandemic and outdoor socialising increased. Education and transparent information about public sanitation services can improve behaviour change and improve accessibility.

These case studies feature a diverse range of people, businesses and experts on life in Govan, interviewed in April 2022. The case studies set out a perspective from (or those working with) the diverse communities in Govan and highlight the unique challenges of refugees and people seeking asylum, and opportunities for improvement.

Adnan Enawi is a community member and volunteer at the Voices of Experience Group. Adnan Enawi has lived and worked in Glasgow since 2013. Adnan lived in Govan while he was studying.

Allan is the chair of Govan Community Council. They provide a forum for discussing issues and opportunities to Govan and decide on how to take forward campaigns for improvements.

Alan is an Archaeologist and has worked in Govan on and off for around 30 years. He sits on the Friends of Elder Park group committee to help the local authority maintain the park and explore opportunities to enhance it. 

The Glasgow Riverside Innovation District (GRID) is an innovation district developed in partnership between the University of Glasgow, Glasgow City Council and Scottish Enterprise. 

Originally from Palestine, Doa’a has been in the UK since 2018 where she received a scholarship for her Masters at the University of Leeds. Now living in Govan she works as a funding officer for Govan Community Project and works with groups of refugees and people seeking asylum with the British Red Cross.

Emma works for the Govan Heritage Trust. The charitable trust took over ownership of the former Govan Old church in 2016. It is one of the most historic sites in Glasgow with a story Govan wants to share.