June 2017

Council approves funding for Knightswood BMX and Cathkin Braes mountain bike facilities

Glasgow City Council's Executive Committee today (1 June) approved almost £940,000 funding to help the development of two sports facilities in the city - a new international standard BMX Centre in Knightswood ...

Glasgow Wins Gold at Gardening Scotland

Glasgow's Kibble Palace has moved to Edinburgh - but don't fret - it's not the real glasshouse.

Glasgow sends message of support to London

Message of support in aftermath of terror attack sent to Mayor of London on behalf of the people of Glasgow signed by Lord Provost Eva Bolander and Council Leader Susan Aitken.

Glasgow demonstrates continuing commitment to Armed Forces with signing of new covenant

Glasgow City Council is a long-time supporter of the armed forces. The Lord Provost, on behalf of the city, will sign a new covenant with our military at a civic reception at the City Chambers to mark Armed Forces Day ...

St Thomas' Primary - first Glasgow school to be recognised and accredited by UWS Vision School for Holocaust education

Education Minister John Swinney officially launches University of the West of Scotland's Vision School programme on Anne Frank's birthday.

Gypsy caravan's rare trip outside to visit Annette Street Primary pupils

Glasgow Museums delighted children from Annette Street Primary School and their families by bringing a beautiful, traditional gypsy caravan into the school playground. The youngsters were encouraged to climb ...

Tickets for spectacular Glasgow 2018 European Championships on sale as swimmer Ross Murdoch named official ambassador

Tickets for the Glasgow 2018 European Championships - an exciting new multi-sport event bringing together some of the continent's leading sports - are NOW on sale with attendances of around 250,000 expected at ...

Glasgow Sends London Condolences After Grenfell Fire

The Lord Provost and the Leader of Glasgow City Council have sent a joint letter of condolence to the Mayor of London following the London tower block blaze.

Council to provide funding for complete restoration of landmark East End building

Council's Executive Committee approves over £567,000 of funding to complete the restoration of the B-listed former Parkhead Public School in Westmuir Street.

Council gives green light to progress waterfront projects on the Clyde

Executive Committee today (15 June) gave its approval to finalising legal agreements between the council and Peel Holdings Limited that will allow further regeneration of the banks of the river Clyde.

Council approval allows early completion of Buchanan Galleries' southern extension

Executive Committee today (15 June) approved a series of actions which will allow the completion of the southern extension of Buchanan Galleries to take place earlier than otherwise would have been the case.

Come Along to Go Grow Glasgow Events

Urban growers, allotment plot-holders and community gardeners are invited to help shape Glasgow's Growing Strategy.

Song and Dance for official opening of new £4.3 million nursery

Children, staff and parents are joined by Councillor Chris Cunningham, new City Convener for Education, Skills & Early Years to celebrate the official opening of new nursery.

Pedal power for Glasgow as city council wins transport award for cycling

The Council has been awarded for its achievements in cycling at this year's Scottish Transport Awards.

Events next week continue Glasgow's bid to become the first autism-friendly city centre in the UK

Two events next week - on the 5th and 6th of July - mark the next stage in making Glasgow city centre the first autism-friendly city centre in the UK.

Sudden death shocks councillors

Councillors expressed their shock and sadness after learning of the sudden death of a second colleague this week.

Breath Easy as New Hi-tech CityTrees Arrive in Glasgow

Two large green free standing installations which remove pollutants from the air have arrived in Glasgow.

Royal Recognition for Glasgow Head Teacher

Huge congratulations to Mary McNulty, St Roch's Primary School head teacher, who has been made an MBE in the Queen's Honours.

Have Your Say on Glasgow's Draft Community Plan

Views are being sought on Glasgow's Draft Community Plan - covering everything from health and wealth to jobs and childcare.

Flag flown to signal Armed Forces Day countdown

Glasgow's new Lord Provost Eva Bolander, joined military personnel in George Square to witness the Armed Forces Day Flag being flown from the City Chambers.

Tributes paid to Glasgow's former Depute Lord Provost

Tributes were paid to Glasgow's former Depute Lord Provost Gerald Leonard by cross-party colleagues at Glasgow City Council today.

Glasgow city centre commercial waste pilot comes into effect this weekend

The Council's six-month pilot project to tackle issues around commercial waste in the city centre comes into operation this weekend.

Glasgow's Success at Royal Highland Show

Glasgow City Council's livestock team is celebrating success at the Royal Highland Show again this year.

A Blueprint for 2020 - The Expansion of Early Learning and Childcare in Scotland

Early learning and childcare across the county is going through a period of change over the next few years with the Scottish Government's commitment to almost double the number of funded hours for families ...

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