There are metal 8 foot poles that have recently been put in all along Alexandria Parade and Duke Street. Does anyone know what they are for?

They are erecting a fence to protect the nicer newer developments in Dennistoun from the rest of the East End. Seriously no I dont know what they are for - low-level street lighting?

Oh and welcome to the forum! :)

And I thought you meant people from Poland!

They are erecting a fence to protect the nicer newer developments in Dennistoun from the rest of the East End. Seriously no I dont know what they are for - low-level street lighting?

Yeah I considered that, the only thing is that they are not spaced out consistently. Also, some are next to the road and some are at the back of the pavement. Definitely a possibility though.

The only other thing I considered was maybe that it had something to do with the new Fastlink bus service?

I don't think Fastlink is going anywhere near that part of town mate - it's mainly for the Clyde corridor.

My only other suggestions are either they're for CCTV cameras, or maybe just for mounting banners on (similar to George Square).

Did you know that with over 4.5 million CCTV cameras in the UK, we have more cameras watching us per head of population (1 camera for every 14 people, approx) than any other country in the world? The average Londoner can expect to be caught on CCTV 300 times every day.

Sends a chill down my spine.

I don't think Fastlink is going anywhere near that part of town mate - it's mainly for the Clyde corridor.

Yeah I thought that too, but a bus stop in Duke Street with a digital display in it has a message saying "Fastlink coming soon".

My only other suggestions are either they're for CCTV cameras, or maybe just for mounting banners on (similar to George Square).

Did you know that with over 4.5 million CCTV cameras in the UK, we have more cameras watching us per head of population (1 camera for every 14 people, approx) than any other country in the world? The average Londoner can expect to be caught on CCTV 300 times every day.

Sends a chill down my spine.

Interesting but doesn't concern me at all.

Is it not faststream, or streamline, or something similar? I don't think it says fastlink. Strealine/faststream is, as I'm sure you know, a thingimajig that tells you which bus is coming next and how long it will be till it comes.

On the second thing, yeah I know I went away off on a hue tangent. Just one of those random late night moments.

Is it not faststream, or streamline, or something similar? I don't think it says fastlink. Strealine/faststream is, as I'm sure you know, a thingimajig that tells you which bus is coming next and how long it will be till it comes.

Ahhh yes it will be one of those that I read. Whoops.

On the second thing, yeah I know I went away off on a hue tangent. Just one of those random late night moments.

No bother, it was an interesting fact. :)

They are all over my area now, for new cycle lanes.

BANNED?

9 posts and nothing the slightest bit offensive or inflammatory.... weird.

BANNED?

9 posts and nothing the slightest bit offensive or inflammatory.... weird.
Tis' odd indeed. You crazy Pole-mentioning man you :)

:)

I wish you'd stayed banned. Anyway re: the poles... are you from this area? I live in Roslea Drive, and noticed them also. Had no idea what they were/are, the spacing makes no sense whatsoever. They've been rebuilding bus stops but these poles seem unrelated.

There are also a few at the foot of Craigpark, at the corner of Annfield Place, and these ones have lights on them facing downwards, as if they are to be fitted with a sign of somekind.

They are defo not for hanging banners, or low level lightening, although I would love to see these features reach Dennistoun.

I'm sure it's something big-brother-ish. Most likely x-ray cameras so they can see you naked or something similar.

You'd like that, wouldn't you chief!

I wish you'd stayed banned.

I got banned cos the mods mistook me for one of your pal's aliases due to my low post count.

Anyway re: the poles... are you from this area? I live in Roslea Drive, and noticed them also.

You are probably about a maximum of 200 yards away from me right now.

What street are you in?

What street are you in?

I'm not one for publishing details like that on a public forum.

Sissy.

just incase any one looks at this we now know the new poles are for the new one way street signs and no entry signs

... and "No loading at any time" signs.