A full £9m redesign of one of Glasgow's most popular streets has been backed by the public.

Councillors held talks on Tuesday on plans to transform Byres Road, one of the city's leading destinations for shops, bars, cafes and restaurants.

They considered the results of a public consultation, which resulted in a number of key findings including support for full street redesign with improvements benefiting cyclists and pedestrians.

Residents called for enhanced pedestrian spaces with improved surfaces, reduced street clutter and pavement seating; safe cycle routes, and resources to allow the community to help plan events in new civic spaces.

The consultation also included calls for priority spaces, including Ashton Road car park, the Church Street triangle and corners at Chancellor Street and Great George Street.

The £9m of funding for the improvements will come from the £1.13bn Glasgow City Region City Deal.

The works will aim to improve connections to the Glasgow University campus and are expected to get under way towards the end of 2018.

Works will complement the university's expansion plans at the site of the former Western Infirmary.

The university estimates its project has the potential to create 2500 new jobs and contribute an additional £130m to the economy each year.

The council has appointed a design team led by local architects Benton Scott-Simmons to work on the preparation of designs and from February 2017 they will undertake community consultation and technical design work before construction work begins.

Glasgow City Council leader Frank McAveety said: "Byres Road is a jewel in the crown of Glasgow's economic and social life, attracting visitors from Glasgow and beyond to its attractions during the day and at night.

"This consultation process will help to ensure that it remains in this position by informing how best to shape the Byres Road that everyone with an interest in the area wants, and I would urge all stakeholders to participate."