When Govan attained municipal status in 1864, the Burgh Chambers were built by John Burnet in Orkney Street.
Built in a 2-storey Italian style, the Burgh Chambers were the principal administration for the police, health and sanitation services.
The accommodation included a large hall used as a court room plus offices for the Commission Board for the Burgh of Govan.
Although nearly destroyed by fire in 1882, the Chambers were restored and until 1998 were used as a police station, being the 'G' Division headquarters.
As the Burgh of Govan grew, a larger facility was needed for the administration of municipal services.
The Govan Town Hall in Govan Road was built to meet this need.
Centralisation and the need for more space to operate their advanced technological units, saw 'G' Division of Strathclyde Police relocated to a multi million pound development at the old White City site on the corner of Helen Street and Paisley Road West.GOVAN POLICE PIPE BAND
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