June 2018

Kids converge on George Square for Clean Air Day

Excited pupils from some of our city's primary schools headed to a sunny George Square today, set on enjoying an array of activities and exhibits to mark Clean Air Day.

Big Surge in Street Play applications

Glasgow is gearing up for its biggest ever Street Play weekend with 24 communities taking part in the traffic-free event, which runs from Friday, June 22 to Sunday, June 24.

Lord Provost leads health and welfare delegation in Bethlehem

Glasgow's Lord Provost Eva Bolander departs for Bethlehem to lead a professional twinning visit.

Street Team's Persistence Pays Off for Derek

After being homeless on-and-off since a teenager, Derek Bradford, (34), can finally see light at the end of the tunnel after accepting help to quit drugs.

New City Centre Hub to Help Homeless

A new city centre hub is being created to help Glasgow's homeless.

City Centre Fire Update

Dedication of Glasgow's Irish & Highland Famine Memorial

Glasgow today remembered those who suffered in the Great Famine and the enduring contribution of refugees and their descendants to the city's culture and character, at the unveiling of an Irish and Highland Famine Memorial.

Council secures £940k funding award for innovative solar car park.

An ambitious plan to transform a city car park into a solar power centre has secured £940k from a European Commission fund focused on pioneering research and innovation

Consultation on proposals for Avenues on and around Argyle Street begins

City centre and online consultations began on 15 June

Waterfront site in Glasgow to be sold by council for major regeneration project

Site close to Tradeston pedestrian and cycle bridge will transform this part of Glasgow

Glasgow set for Scotland's first Low Emission Zone

Glasgow is forging a path towards cleaner air, as timescales for Scotland's first Low Emission Zone, were today agreed by councillors at the City Administration Committee.

British Sign Language Users Urged to Air their Views

British Sign language (BSL) users, their families and interested parties are invited to share their views on how Glasgow City Council and partners can make their services more accessible.

Easterhouse shopping centre to be relaunched as 'The Lochs' as regeneration of the area continues

Lord Provost accepts gift of car on behalf of Glasgow City Council

Glasgow's Lord Provost with the council's latest car gifted to the city by an anonymous donor today Tuesday 5 June 2018.

Home Office Accepts Public Health Case for Safer Drug Consumption Facility

The Home Office has responded to a Glasgow City Council motion in favour of safer drug consumption facility by highlighting the health benefits of safer injecting.

Hyndland Secondary pupils help to launch Clean Air Day

Glasgow City Council has launched plans for an exciting event in George Square to promote a national day dedicated to improving air quality. Glasgow, which will become the first Scottish city to introduce a Low Emission Zone (LEZ) by the end of the year, is supporting Clean Air Day which will take place on Thursday June 21 2018.

Flag flown to mark Armed Forces Day celebrations countdown

Glasgow's Depute Lord Provost, Councillor Philip Braat joined senior military personnel in George Square to witness the Armed Forces Day Flag being flown from the City Chambers.

Pilot scheme for Glasgow City Centre Lane Activation Fund begins

A new fund aims to unlock the full potential of the 90 lanes in Glasgow city centre with a pilot scheme exploring what can be achieved with these assets for the city.