Glasgow Car Park: Woman Feels Unsafe Due to Drug Use and Debris

A woman feels unsafe in a Glasgow car park. The 33-year-old works in hospitality and uses the NCP Glasshouse car park, located in Merchant City. She wants to remain anonymous.

The woman says it has drug problems, seeing used drugs and needles there. People often pass out in the stairwell, and men approach her when she parks. Despite these issues, she pays about £200 monthly to park there.

One time, she saw men with needles hanging out of their arms. The lift did not work that day, forcing her to step over them and she saw blood on the rails and walls. Burnt foil lies on the floors.

Sometimes she takes her daughter to work, and has to carry her daughter over needles. People block the car park entrances, but this is the only place she can park. She says young girls work for her too, and they must also use the car park.

She does not feel safe there, unsure of what people on drugs will do. She feels unsafe, even as a “street-smart girl.” The woman says she has complained to NCP, and it has been a year with no changes.

The car park is in poor condition for the city. She started her job last April and has filed three complaints, others at her job have also complained. She covers her hands to touch things there, and has seen urine dripping down the stairs.

NCP said it’s taking action and wants to address the area’s anti-social behavior. The location affects the surrounding area. Their buildings are open to the public, so they experience some trouble there.

NCP increased staff patrols at the car park. They are replacing doors with secure systems, which should restrict entry to car park users. Staff can only ask offenders to leave, but will call the police if needed.

The team cleans up debris as soon as they see it. They are trying to prevent trespassing and hope to stop the anti-social behaviour that affects the car park and everyone.