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Work on Argyle Street West Avenue to begin next week

Fri, 03 May 2024 15:31:53 GMT

Work to create the next Avenue in Glasgow city centre - the £5.827million Argyle Street West Avenue - will begin on Monday, 13 May.

Community Football Trust to take over local sports complex in Castlemilk

Wed, 01 May 2024 14:57:35 GMT

Castlemilk Community Football Trust was granted a 25-year lease for the Barlia Sports Complex at a council committee today (2 May).

Glasgow looking forward to its first Walking & Wheeling Festival

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 11:10:11 GMT

The Glasgow Walking and Wheeling Festival - which celebrates walking and wheeling and promotes active travel - will take place with a main event at Glasgow Green on 11 May, with themes walks around the city over the following two weeks.

Botanics Host 25th Annual Orchid Fair

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 10:35:42 GMT

Scotland's only annual orchid show and fair returns to Glasgow Botanic Gardens for its 25th year on May 11th and 12th.

4,000 city streets set for a safer 20mph speed limit

Fri, 26 Apr 2024 10:41:04 GMT

The speed limit on almost 4,000 Glasgow streets is set to be lowered to 20mph.

Glasgow sets out refreshed plans to reduce air pollution

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 15:44:05 GMT

Glasgow has set out refreshed plans to reduce levels of air pollution across the city.

Call out for statue specialists as part of George Square transformation

Mon, 22 Apr 2024 11:47:39 GMT

The revamp of Glasgow's George Square has taken a fresh step forward with the city council seeking specialists on the restoration of the square's 11 landmark statues.

Latest update on progress of Glasgow's Local Housing Plan

Fri, 19 Apr 2024 15:12:08 GMT

An update on Glasgow's Local Housing Plan (LHP) 2023-28 Glasgow was given to a council committee today (23 April).

Glasgow's Empty Homes Strategy has brought over 1700 homes back to productive use

Fri, 19 Apr 2024 14:56:40 GMT

Glasgow City Council's Empty Homes Strategy (EHS), which came into force in April 2019, has brought back 1710 homes into productive use in the city during that period.

Licensees Compete to Be Best Bar None in Glasgow

Thu, 18 Apr 2024 09:46:11 GMT

Anticipation is brewing as Glasgow's pubs, clubs and specialist entertainment venues get set for the city's Best Bar None (BBN) awards.

Air quality milestone reached in city's west end

Sun, 14 Apr 2024 12:55:40 GMT

Sustained reductions in air pollution on two major west end roads means their status as an Air Quality Management Area (AQMA) can now be revoked.

Concept designs provide view of four Liveable Neighbourhoods

Wed, 10 Apr 2024 18:34:27 GMT

Concept designs influenced by residents that show how four city neighbourhoods could look in the future have been revealed.

Council to dispose of Drumchapel site to create daycare centre and lease Royston site to community group

Wed, 10 Apr 2024 15:15:27 GMT

Approval to negotiate the disposal of the council-owned vacant land at Hecla Square in Drumchapel to allow the building of a new daycare centre there, and grant a 25-year lease to a long-established local community group to develop a site in Royston into a safe and attractive outdoor space, has been given by Glasgow City Council today (11 April).

Walking & Wheeling Festival coming to Glasgow next month

Thu, 04 Apr 2024 08:48:18 GMT

The Glasgow Walking and Wheeling Festival - which celebrates walking and wheeling and promotes active travel - will take place on Glasgow Green on 11 May.

New Chief Executive appointed

Tue, 26 Mar 2024 17:47:56 GMT

The council has appointed Susanne Millar as its new Chief Executive.

Green Investment Team To Unlock Funding for Net-Zero

Fri, 22 Mar 2024 11:10:17 GMT

Plans to create a specialist green investment team that can help unlock a £40billion fund needed for Glasgow's Net Zero ambitions have agreed by the council.

Strong support for more investment in sustainable transport, survey finds.

Tue, 19 Mar 2024 13:08:31 GMT

Glasgow residents want more funding for liveable neighbourhoods that encourage walking, wheeling and cycling and investment in public transport.

Developer funding to create greenspace improvements in north-east of Glasgow

Mon, 18 Mar 2024 15:54:28 GMT

Glasgow City Council has given the green light to the allocation of over £85,000 in ENV2 (developer contributions) funding to help improve greenspace in Auchinlea Park and Inishail Road in the city's Easterhouse and Craigend/Garthamlock.

New City Centre Strategy will deliver significant regeneration in Glasgow by 2030

Mon, 18 Mar 2024 11:16:09 GMT

Billions of pounds in public and private investment are being delivered in Glasgow city centre, as transformation plans to guide the area's regeneration to 2030 were approved today (21 March) by Glasgow City Council.

Pastry Chef Wins Glasgow's Sweet £100 LitterLotto Prize

Mon, 18 Mar 2024 11:06:49 GMT

Pastry chef, Adele McKinley, has bagged Glasgow's tasty £100 LitterLotto prize.

Arsonists Torch Children's Train

Thu, 14 Mar 2024 12:49:06 GMT

Arsonists have torched a children's play park causing more than £25,000 worth of damage.

Council disposals to create more social homes and support local businesses

Wed, 13 Mar 2024 12:42:33 GMT

Glasgow City Council today (14 March) approved off-market disposals of five properties and a piece of land all owned by the council to provide new social rented homes, support the growth of local businesses and raise £1,022,500 for public funds.

Lease for Dalmarnock Legacy Hub to be negotiated with Glasgow charity

Mon, 11 Mar 2024 11:36:19 GMT

Negotiations on a lease for the office, former nursery and theatre space at Dalmarnock Legacy Hub between Glasgow City Council and Rockvilla CIC (community interest company) are to begin after a council committee decision today (14 March).

Hillhead Ward by-election results declared

Thu, 07 Mar 2024 10:58:26 GMT

Seonad Hoy, Scottish Green Party has won the by-election for the Hillhead ward of Glasgow City Council held on Thursday 7 March 2024. The turn-out at the polling places was 24.3%

Councillors meet to look at how Feminist Urbanism could transform Glasgow

Mon, 04 Mar 2024 15:43:04 GMT

In advance of International Women's Day 2024 this Friday, a group of female councillors met today (6 March) with council officers to discuss what Feminist Urbanism could mean for women and girls in Glasgow.

Investment Zone to support just transition and climate-resilient economic development

Mon, 04 Mar 2024 14:14:40 GMT

A Glasgow City Council committee was recently given an update on the potential of the Glasgow City Region Investment Zone to support the just transition and climate-resilient economic development. Glasgow was recently recognised - by fDi Intelligence - for having the best investment strategy of any large European city.

Final draft of new City Centre Strategy considered by council

Mon, 04 Mar 2024 13:54:14 GMT

The draft strategy for Glasgow city centre for the rest of the decade was today (5 March) considered by a council committee.

Frameworks for Govan-Partick and the Clyde driving significant development there

Fri, 01 Mar 2024 16:21:55 GMT

An update on action taken through the Strategic Development Frameworks (SDFs) for both Govan-Partick and the River Clyde was given to a Glasgow City Council committee today (5 March). These areas and the river have seen significant development activity in recent years.

City Deal funding to advance Clyde Metro development (March 2024)

Fri, 01 Mar 2024 13:48:23 GMT

The development of Clyde Metro will be advanced by £12.155m of City Deal funding.

Green Investment Team Plan Endorsed for Drive to Net-Zero

Tue, 27 Feb 2024 14:43:22 GMT

Plans to create a specialist green investment team that can help unlock a £40billion fund needed for Glasgow's Net Zero ambitions have been endorsed by a council committee.

59 New Insect and Plant Species Recorded in Glasgow

Mon, 26 Feb 2024 15:41:47 GMT

Fifty-nine new species of plants and insects were recorded in Glasgow last year.

Glasgow announces twinning with Ukraine to coincide with second anniversary of invasion

Sat, 24 Feb 2024 09:00:00 GMT

Glasgow has twinned with the Ukrainian city of Mykolaiv in a show of solidarity and support.

Council to provide over £371,000 funding for two community sports facilities in Glasgow

Fri, 23 Feb 2024 10:14:16 GMT

Glasgow City Council is to provide £371,262 funding to help improve community sports facilities in Govan and Castlemilk.

Over £475,000 allocated to support local food projects across Glasgow

Mon, 19 Feb 2024 11:08:02 GMT

17 food-growing projects in Glasgow have received a share of £475,857 in grants from the Glasgow Food System Development Fund, which supports community-led projects delivered by third sector organisations whose work contributes to the Glasgow City Food Plan.

Glasgow sets three-year budget focused on poverty and communities

Fri, 16 Feb 2024 10:37:17 GMT

GLASGOW has set a budget that targets poverty, invests in support for communities and freezes Council Tax for the next year.

Views sought on Glasgow's updated Air Quality Action Plan

Thu, 15 Feb 2024 15:30:39 GMT

Glasgow has set out refreshed plans to reduce levels of air pollution across the city, with feedback encouraged through public consultation.

Glasgow ranked top city in Europe for strategy in attracting overseas investment

Thu, 15 Feb 2024 14:36:15 GMT

Glasgow has been named as Europe's number one large city for attracting overseas investment.

Anger as Vandals Trash Newly Refurbished Play Park

Mon, 12 Feb 2024 15:05:36 GMT

Mindless vandals have trashed a newly refurbished children's play park on Glasgow's southside.

Final Phase of Glasgow Transport Strategy Approved

Thu, 08 Feb 2024 12:38:35 GMT

Glasgow's plans for a reshaped transport network that tackles carbon emissions and inequalities can now be prepared for delivery after a crucial element of the city's transport strategy was approved by the council's City Administration Committee.

Drumchapel Town Centre to be transformed after £14.98million award

Mon, 05 Feb 2024 13:56:34 GMT

Glasgow City Council today (8 February) accepted an award of £14.98million from the UK Government's Levelling Up Fund for the Drumchapel Town Centre regeneration project.

Glasgow Launches Think Equal Programme to Improve Life Chances for All

Fri, 02 Feb 2024 12:19:44 GMT

Glasgow is celebrating the launch of Think Equal - a revolutionary early years educational programme, which ensures the social and emotional development and wellbeing of 3- to 6-year-olds.

Chief Executive Announces Retirement

Thu, 01 Feb 2024 09:45:33 GMT

GLASGOW'S top official, Annemarie O'Donnell, will leave the City Council later this year.

£5.827million contract awarded for Argyle Street West Avenue in Glasgow

Wed, 31 Jan 2024 11:28:50 GMT

A £5.827million contract to deliver one of the next phases - the Argyle Street West Avenue - of the Glasgow City Region City Deal Avenues programme has now been awarded to Rainton Construction (Scotland) Ltd after an open tender process that saw five final submissions considered.

Compulsory purchase of three Glasgow flats will create homes for homeless

Wed, 31 Jan 2024 10:47:50 GMT

Glasgow City Council will make a compulsory purchase of three flats - in Easterhouse, Govanhill and Yorkhill - and transfer them to housing associations who will make them available as socially-rented homes for homeless people or families.

Council to dispose of land, former care unit and car park to create new homes in Glasgow

Wed, 31 Jan 2024 10:27:22 GMT

A Glasgow City Council committee today (1 February) approved the disposal of land, former childcare unit and a car park to a developer and local housing associations - a decision that will bring more than 80 new homes to the city.

'Big Year' for Active Travel in Glasgow in 2024

Tue, 30 Jan 2024 15:20:57 GMT

An extensive programme of active travel infrastructure that will see twelve projects completed or started in 2024 has been outlined at the council's Environment and Liveable Neighbourhoods City Policy Committee.

82 Hectare Expansion for Local Nature Reserves

Mon, 15 Jan 2024 10:26:57 GMT

Glasgow has designated an additional 82 hectares of land as Local Nature Reserves to benefit wildlife and residents.

Students Bags Glasgow's First £100 LitterLotto Prize

Mon, 08 Jan 2024 12:13:19 GMT

A Glasgow student is £100 richer after becoming the city council's first LitterLotto winner!

Partnership aims to transform Glasgow into Europe's largest smart things and IoT innovation hub

Thu, 04 Jan 2024 09:15:14 GMT

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City awarded £5million research and development grant to tackle health inequalities

Fri, 22 Dec 2023 12:59:24 GMT

Glasgow citizens will potentially benefit over the next five years from a £5million research and development grant to tackle health inequalities and to help improve the lives of people across the city.