News archives: April 2006
27 April 2006
Maydaze 2006 - Sunday 7th May - line-up announced
Cockney Rockers Chas n Dave will lead an eclectic programme of activities and performances for Maydaze 2006. Up to 20,000 people will be entertained by a day full of music, dance and family events to celebrate Glasgow’s rich cultural diversity.
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25 April 2006
Entente Cordiale signed between Glasgow and Marseilles
The Lord Provost of Glasgow Liz Cameron and the Mayor of Marseilles Jean-Claude Gaudin on Tuesday 25 April, 2006 signed an agreement to forge official links between the two cities.
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21 April 2006
Lord Provost leads Glasgow's birthday wishes for Her Majesty The Queen
Royal visit to the city marks the Queen's 80th birthday.
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19 April 2006
Glasgow set for orchid fair fever this weekend
Orchid lovers from all over the country will be heading for Glasgow's Botanic Gardens this weekend for the annual two-day Orchid Fair extravaganza.
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13 August 2008
Glasgow launches Scotland's first community TV network
New network to provide safety information across nine city venues.
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13 April 2006
Smoke-free legislation - second update on enforcement
The latest figures on enforcement activity in Glasgow by the City Council’s Environmental Protection Services enforcement staff continue to show a high level of compliance by business operators in the city.
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13 April 2006
Council secures almost £600,000 to improve city's woodlands
The city council has secured funding of £587,000 from the Forestry Commission and Scottish National Heritage to help maintain, manage and improve Glasgow's woodlands.
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13 April 2006
£80 million to be invested in housing across Glasgow
The City Council has approved a spending programme which will lead to the construction of 1,650 new homes for first-time buyers, the elderly, disabled and homeless people
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11 April 2006
25th Great Scottish Run set for 3rd September 2006
The 2006 FRESH ‘N’ LO Great Scottish Run has been launched by Councillor John Lynch, convener of Glasgow City Council’s Cultural and Leisure Services committee, and Lee McConnell, the winner of the 400metres bronze at the Commonwealth Games in Melbourne.
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10 April 2006
Partnership with private sector to deliver continued Monday openings for Glasgow's museums
Glasgow's museums are to remain open to the public on Mondays thanks to a unique deal struck between a city buisnessman and the Friends of Glasgow Museums (FoGM)
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