CAMPAIGNERS protesting against plans for a mosque in the grounds of their school claim Muslim community members are also against the scheme.
East Renfrewshire Council is consulting on a plan to build a mosque, community centre, halal butcher and soup kitchen next to Eastwood High School.
Council bosses claim the land is not part of the school, but locals say a map shows it is intended for pupil use.
Newton Mearns Community Council held a meeting for 300 residents. David Jesner, community council chairman, said: "Every member of the Muslim community who spoke at the meeting was not in support of these proposals."
The plan includes moving a religious building from a site at Maidenhill to what parents say is the site for a playing field at Eastwood.
There are no permanent places of worship for Muslims in Newton Mearns. A proposal for the site was lodged by Dr Nazir Ahmed, a trustee of the East Renfrewshire Mosque and Community Centre group. Those opposing the scheme say alternative sites could serve as grounds for a mosque.
East Renfrewshire Council said: "It is right that all groups have the opportunity to have their views heard before the consultation ends on November 20."
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