January 2017

Farewell to Famous Clydesdale Baron

One of Glasgow's much loved Clydesdale horses, Baron, has died at the age of 19.

Council outlines proposals for Byres Road public realm improvements

Glasgow City Council today (24 January) discussed plans to transform the public realm of Byres Road, one of the city's leading destinations, for shops, bars, cafes and restaurants, in a £9million project.

Parkhead Cross heritage projects will deliver over £6million investment in area

A Glasgow City Council committee today (24 January) provided an update on the progress of the Parkhead Cross Townscape Heritage Initiative.

Council announces £5million improvement programme for Priesthill homes

Information on a £5.12million improvement programme for almost 200 homes in Priesthill that started recently was presented to a Glasgow City Council committee today (24 January).

Holocaust Memorial Day Trust to hold Interfaith Service of Peace and Reconciliation

On Sunday the 22nd of January the Holocaust Memorial Day Trust will be holding an Interfaith Service of Peace and Reconciliation.

£10million council funding to help deliver new rail station and over 1500 homes in Robroyston and Millerston

Glasgow City Council's Executive Committee today (19 January) approved funding support of up to £10million for the early delivery of a new rail station in Millerston / Robroyston.

Approval of Glasgow's Housing Strategy to allow 15,000 new homes to be built in city over next five years

15,000 new homes are to be built in Glasgow over the next five years as Glasgow City Council's Executive Committee today (19 January) approved the city's Housing Strategy between 2017 and 2022.

Pioneering project and council's commitment will change lives of thousands of Glasgow young people

Annemarie O'Donnell, Council's Chief Executive, has announced an ambitious New Year commitment to attract at least 10% of the council's workforce to its pioneering mentoring project.

Mini Eco-Warriors Adopt Task Force Schools Charter

Glasgow pupils are becoming eco-warriors by adopting a new Schools Charter pledging to help protect and preserve their local areas.