- Glasgow City Council
- > News and Events
News and Events
-
UCI-branded secure cycle parking hubs now available in Glasgow city centre
In a boost for active travel to, from and around Glasgow city centre, on-demand secure cycle parking hubs are now available in the area.
Read More -
Glasgow to launch new Investment Strategy
A new Investment Strategy for Glasgow was approved today (28 September) by Glasgow City Council.
Read More -
Glasgow Joins Carter Center Inform Women, Transform Lives Campaign Cities
Glasgow is among 12 cities selected by the Carter Center to participate in the third year of its 'Inform Women, Transform Lives' campaign.
Read More -
Seven Lochs Wetland Park Hosts Lake Protection Conference
The Seven Lochs Wetland Park will host delegates from the UK and Ireland Lakes Network (UKILN) when their annual conference visits Glasgow next month (October).
Read More -
Grants helping to fund improvements to private homes in Glasgow
Almost £7.7million was provided through Glasgow City Council's Private Sector Housing Grant programme to repair and maintain private homes in the 2022/23 financial year, a council committee heard today (26 September).
Read More -
Council Offers Climate Ready Environmental Apprenticeships
Energetic environmentalists are being sought to help safeguard Glasgow from climate change.
Read More -
South Central Local Development Framework now adopted in Glasgow
The Local Development Framework (LDF) for Glasgow's South Central area has now been adopted.
Read More -
Glasgow's Car Share Club Set To Double In Size
Glasgow's pay-as-you-go car share club is set to double in size as part of a renewed deal with service provider Co Wheels.
Read More -
Glasgow's Air Quality Annual Progress Report published
Glasgow's Air Quality Annual Progress Report for 2023 has been published
Read More -
School Strikes Update
Douglas Hutchison, Executive Director of Education has written to parents and carers to inform them that all nurseries, primaries, secondaries and ASL schools will be closed on the 26th, 27th and 28th September 2023 due to industrial action.
Read More -
Glasgow retailers join single-use cup recycling initiative
Glasgow retailers and the city council have teamed up with Keep Scotland Beautiful to relaunch its recyclable cup scheme in the city.
Read More -
RAAC concrete and schools
Update 29/09/23
Read More -
Council approves CPOs and building disposal to bring new homes to Glasgow
The compulsory purchase of three flats in Ibrox and the off-market disposal of a derelict building in Laurieston will allow new social homes to be created in Glasgow, after the decisions of a Glasgow City Council committee today (14 September).
Read More -
Community Trust Handed Keys to Stunning Provan Hall
Hidden historic gem, Provan Hall, is throwing open its doors to the public on Thursday (Sept 14th) after a £3.5million restoration.
Read More -
District heating networks could warm almost half of Glasgow population
Almost half of Glasgow's residents could heat their homes by connecting to a district heating network as part of a drive to switch to sustainable energy across the city.
Read More -
Work on Sauchiehall Precinct & Cambridge Street Avenue to begin this month
Work to deliver the next Avenue in Glasgow city centre - the Sauchiehall Precinct & Cambridge Street Avenue - will begin on 27 September.
Read More -
Underused greenspace in Cardonald transformed into vibrant community park
An area of underused greenspace in Cardonald has been transformed into a vibrant community park, complemented by sustainable drainage measures that reduce flood risk.
Read More -
Glasgow City Council now accredited as a Living Wage employer
Glasgow City Council is now accredited as a Living Wage employer. The council's Living Wage commitment will see everyone working at the local authority, including regular workers employed through third-party suppliers, receive a minimum hourly wage of at least £10.90 per hour. This rate is higher than the UK Government minimum for over-23s, which currently stands at £10.42 per hour.
Read More -
Consultation offers chance to help shape Glasgow's City Development Plan
A consultation is now open on Glasgow's Development Plan Scheme, which provides key information to communities and stakeholders in the city regarding how they can get involved shaping the next Development Plan, City Development Plan 2.
Read More -
Council funding for trusts protecting Glasgow's built heritage
The Glasgow Building Preservation Trust and the Glasgow City Heritage Trust have been awarded funding of £50,000 and £240,000 respectively by Glasgow City Council for the 2023/24 financial year.
Read More -
£6.845million Affordable Warmth funding will make Glasgow homes more energy-efficient
An award of £6.845million has been made to Glasgow City Council from the Scottish Government to help make homes in Glasgow more energy-efficient.
Read More -
Glasgow's vacant land levels continue to fall as five city projects receive funding
A Glasgow City Council report today (31 August) confirmed the continued fall in vacant and derelict land in the city and announced £5.57million funding for five projects which will regenerate such sites.
Read More -
Vision and delivery plan for Glasgow's 'Golden Z' approved
The Vision and Delivery Plan for the Golden Z in Glasgow city centre - Argyle, Buchanan and Sauchiehall Streets - was approved at a Glasgow City Council committee today (31 August).
Read More -
Low Emission Zone Support Fund re-opens to new applications
The LEZ Support Fund, which helps households and small businesses prepare for Low Emission Zones in Scotland, has re-opened to new applications.
Read More -
Scotland Loves Local Glasgow Gift Card brought a multi-million pounds boost to city's households and businesses
Action by Glasgow City Council to support residents through the cost-of-living crisis delivered a £7.59 million boost for city businesses.
Read More -
Residents' views sought on plans for more people-friendly streets
Residents of four Glasgow neighbourhoods are being encouraged to share their views on early-stage proposals to create people-friendly streets that are less dominated by traffic.
Read More -
Greyfriars Garden, on Glasgow's High Street, officially opens
The Greyfriars Biophilic Community Garden, on Glasgow's historic High Street, was officially opened today (21 August).
Read More -
Atomic Bomb Survivor Tree Seeds Grown in Glasgow
Seeds from a tree which survived the atomic bomb in Hiroshima are being grown in Glasgow.
Read More -
Glasgow hails inaugural UCI Cycling World Championships a huge success
As the world's biggest ever cycling event drew to a close in Glasgow today (13 August) with the culmination of the women's road race at George Square, Leader of Glasgow City Council, Susan Aitken, declared it had been a magnificent 11 days for the city and said: "From the first race to the last; riders, fans and officials have been telling us that the 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships will go down in history as not only the biggest, but one of the greatest ever held.
Read More -
Lease for Meatmarket sheds given to charity for new element of regeneration project
The historic B Listed sheds and superintendent's house at the Meatmarket in Glasgow's East End are to be pre-leased to the Meat Market Heritage Trust, after a Glasgow City Council committee gave its approval today (3 August).
Read More -
Glasgow welcomes new celebration of cycling mural for 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships
The east end of George Street in the city centre has some added colour thanks to a vibrant new 250m mural that's been custom-made as part of Glasgow's preparations for hosting the 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships.
Read More -
Glasgow businesses gear up to welcome the world for Cycling World Championships
Glasgow businesses and residents are gearing up to welcome the world to the city next week, with the imminent arrival of a world-first cycling event.
Read More -
Scotland Officially Welcomes the 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships with Thrilling Opening Ceremony
In celebration of the biggest cycling event in history, organisers of the 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships will officially kick off the highly anticipated mega-event with an action-packed Opening Ceremony, taking place at Glasgow's George Square on Wednesday 2 August from 5.00pm (GMT)
Read More -
Event to show vision for Glasgow's 'Golden Z'
The Vision for the 'Golden Z' in Glasgow city centre - Argyle, Buchanan and Sauchiehall Streets - is to be presented to stakeholders at an event in the Lighthouse on 14 August.
Read More -
New Cardonald Mural is Soaring Success
Pioneering female aviator, Winnie Drinkwater, is flying high in Cardonald with a striking new mural.
Read More -
Consultation to find views on city centre busking and street performing in Glasgow
A public consultation on busking and street performing in Glasgow city centre begins today (21 July).
Read More -
GB track cycling star Jack Carlin backs new East End cycle route
Glasgow's latest stretch of safe, segregated cycle infrastructure along London Road to the Emirates Arena has been endorsed by Scottish track cycling star, Jack Carlin
Read More -
Iconic Music Venue Helps People Involved in Begging
King Tut's is one of five new Best Bar None Glasgow venues signing up to support vulnerable people involved in street begging.
Read More -
Skateboarding, skating,scooting and cycling can help create sustainable transport system
Skateboarding, skating and push scooting should sit alongside cycling, BMX and mountain biking as wheeled sports that encourage greater levels of physical activity and help create a lasting shift to more sustainable forms of transport.
Read More -
Ghost-hunters Make Provan Hall Their First Call
Ghost-hunters are crying out to investigate Glasgow's spookiest new visitor attraction.
Read More -
2023 UCI Cycling World Championships Unveil the 'Champs Clan' Kit - Volunteer Team Supporting the Inaugural Event
Organisers of the 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships unveiled the Championships kit today. The 'Champs Clan' is the team of 4,000 volunteers who will play a key role in the success of the biggest cycling event in history, coming to Glasgow and Scotland in August 2023. A gathering of the "clan" took place on Sunday 18 June with a sneak preview shared at this orientation event.
Read More -
Growers Enjoy Gorgeous New Greyfriars Garden
A stunning new community garden has opened on Glasgow's High Street to replace a temporary growing space.
Read More -
Glasgow Academic Backs Ban on Single Use Vapes
A Glasgow academic who has collected dozens of single-use vapes discarded near his home today backed calls for a ban on their sale.
Read More -
Consultation on the future development of Drumchapel begins
A consultation offering the chance to help guide the future development of Drumchapel begins today, 27 June.
Read More -
Reminder to spend Scotland Loves Local gift cards in Glasgow while valid
Time is running out to spend Loves Local gift cards in Glasgow, where almost 85,000 households were eligible to receive these £105 cards last year.
Read More -
Newlands Park tennis courts reopen after renovation
Newlands Park tennis courts in Glasgow have officially reopened after a £146,000 renovation, managed by the LTA, and funded by the UK Government and LTA Tennis Foundation through the LTA's Park Project.
Read More -
Bellarmine Extension at St Paul's High School Officially Opens
The new Bellarmine extension at St Paul's High School in the South of Glasgow was officially opened this afternoon by First Minister, Humza Yousaf MSP and City Convener for Education and Early Years, Councillor Christina Cannon.
Read More -
Flag flown to signal Armed Forces Day countdown
Glasgow's Lord Provost Jacqueline McLaren will join military personnel in George Square to witness the Armed Forces Day Flag being flown from the City Chambers at 10.30 am on Monday 19 June 2023 to mark the start of Armed Forces Week.
Read More -
Active travel plans receive £8.6m funding boost
Plans to support active travel in Glasgow have received an £8.6m funding boost.
Read More -
Clean Air Day Inspires Amazing Childrens' Art
Creative youngsters from a Glasgow primary school have marked Clean Air Day 2023 with a flourish, after producing artwork inspired by the introduction of Glasgow's Low Emission Zone (LEZ).
Read More -
Glasgow Marks Clean Air Day 2023
Air pollution is harmful to health and has the greatest impact on the most vulnerable, including the very young or elderly, and those with existing respiratory and cardiovascular conditions.
Read More -
UCI Cycling World Championships Can Boost Cycling in Glasgow.
The 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships will offer 'a once in a generation opportunity' to inspire people to take part in cycling, according to a new council report.
Read More -
Tollcross Community Celebrates Launch of New Litter Picking Hub
Tollcross today (June 12th) became the 88th location for a new litter picking hub filled with equipment for community clean-ups.
Read More -
Consultation on Duke Street & John Knox Street Avenues Plus project to take place
On Thursday 15 June, in-person consultation on the design proposals for the Duke Street & John Knox Street Avenues Plus project will take place in the area, with a four-week online consultation also beginning on that day.
Read More -
Council to begin negotiations on disposal of two sites in Glasgow
Glasgow City Council has approved the beginning of negotiations on the off-market disposal of two sites - the first with two plots of unmaintained land totalling 9.19 hectares at Kenmuir Road in Carmyle and the other a former schoolhouse at Shakespeare Street in Maryhill.
Read More -
Contract for Sauchiehall Precinct & Cambridge Street Avenue awarded
The £5.641million contract for the next Avenue in Glasgow city centre to begin - the Sauchiehall Precinct & Cambridge Street Avenue - has been awarded to MacLay (Civil Engineering Limited) at a council committee today.
Read More -
Update shows huge interest in People Make Glasgow Communities programme
Glasgow's programme to give community and grassroots organisations more control over council-owned venues and assets has attracted almost 600 expressions of interest since its launch two years ago, a new report shows.
Read More -
Teenager Named KSB Hero of the Month
Environmental charity Keep Scotland Beautiful has named Glasgow teenager, Finn Corcoran, a Clean Up Scotland Hero for his litter picking efforts in his community.
Read More -
Glasgow's Low Emission Zone now in force
The scheme, which effectively excludes the most polluting vehicles from the city centre, protects public health by tackling unacceptably high levels of harmful air pollution that have stubbornly persisted in areas of the zone.
Read More -
Roll-out of City Network for active travel approved
A street-by-street guide that shows how Glasgow's City Network for active travel will be built has been approved by the council's City Administration Committee.
Read More -
Landmark Glasgow Buildings Set For Solar Array
Landmark Glasgow buildings such as the Kelvin Hall, Emirates Arena and Royal Concert Hall have been earmarked for inclusion in a solar panel scheme that could save an estimated £750,000 in energy costs per year.
Read More -
Investors and entrepreneurs show high confidence in Glasgow's regional tech sector
Startups and scaleups, across the Glasgow City Region are continuing to attract venture capital investment growth that is outperforming many of Europe's leading and emerging ecosystems.
Read More -
Glasgow Tops KSB Chart for Community Litter Picks
Glasgow's amazing Neighbourhood Improvement Volunteers have helped the city be named top in Scotland for community litter picks.
Read More -
Glasgow Sends Rare Orchids to Chelsea Flower Show
Rare orchids from Glasgow's Botanic Gardens are on display at the world's greatest flower show.
Read More -
£2.3m funding boost from SPT to encourage sustainable travel
A bid to Strathclyde Passenger Transport (SPT) has secured funding of £2.3m for Glasgow projects that encourage people to make more sustainable travel choices.
Read More -
SEPA's new interactive tool shows how pollution has been driven down in some of the busiest bus corridors in Glasgow
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) has published a new interactive tool that enables users to chart the success of the first phase of Glasgow's Low Emission Zone (LEZ).
Read More -
Funding boost for Glasgow City Region's Clyde Climate Forest
The Clyde Climate Forest (CCF) has today received confirmation of a £200,000 funding boost from the eight local councils across the Glasgow City Region.
Read More -
Licensees Vie for Best Bar None Glasgow Awards
Licensees are invited down the students' union for the launch of this year's Best Bar None Glasgow awards.
Read More -
Programme for regeneration frameworks for four city centre districts approved
Plans to regenerate four districts (Cowcaddens, the Learning Quarter, the Merchant City and Townhead) in Glasgow city centre have now been approved by Glasgow City Council.
Read More -
Glasgow Calls for Tougher Penalties for Filthy Fly-tippers
Filthy fly-tippers could be hit with stiffer penalties after Glasgow City Council called for tougher powers.
Read More -
People Urged to Plan Ahead for the LEZ
With enforcement of Glasgow's Low Emission Zone (LEZ) just one month away, people are being urged to know its requirements and to plan ahead.
Read More -
Olympic medallist Neah Evans champions new 'Learning through Cycling' initiative ahead of 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships
With just less than 100 days to go until the 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships get underway in Glasgow and across Scotland, the city's primary schools are gearing up for the event with the launch of an exciting new cross-curricular learning resource - Learning Through Cycling.
Read More -
The Old Queen's Park Changing Rooms to be leased to community group
Glasgow City Council has today (27 April) approved a 25-year lease for South Seeds - a local community group that enables people to live more sustainable lives - to operate the Old Queen's Park Changing Rooms and land around it as a community garden and space to carry out associated facilities.
Read More -
New agreement allows delivery of Athletes' Village Phase Two to begin
The agreement on the building of Phase Two of the Athletes' Village in Glasgow's Dalmarnock has been changed, allowing construction of the 125 homes to begin later this year.
Read More -
Glasgow Club Drumoyne to be leased to local football development group
Park Villa Football Development, a local community organisation, is to be given a 25-year lease to run Glasgow Club Drumoyne by Glasgow City Council.
Read More -
Funding boost to develop Eastern Springburn active travel route
A project to reduce flood risk and deliver greenspace improvements in Springburn will be enhanced by an £89,500 award from the Places for Everyone programme to fund the design of a complementary active travel route.
Read More -
Business Growth Framework to support SMEs and social enterprises in Glasgow
New specialist advice and support for eligible small and medium-size enterprises (SMEs) and social enterprises in Glasgow is now available through the Business Growth Framework.
Read More -
Environmental Health Tells Firms to Clean Up Their Act
Almost 150 enforcement notices were issued to Glasgow businesses in just seven weeks as part of efforts to tackle fly-tipping.
Read More -
Sir Chris Hoy Launches 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships' 23 Million Mile Challenge
Organisers of the 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships have today launched the 23 Million Mile Challenge in partnership with Love to Ride as part of the celebration of 100 days to go until the inaugural cycling mega-event takes place in Glasgow and across Scotland from 3-13 August.
Read More -
Route map unveiled for active travel City Network
A street-by-street guide that shows how Glasgow's City Network for active travel will be built has been unveiled.
Read More -
New plan unveiled that supports a shift to more sustainable travel choices
Glasgow has set out plans that will support people make more sustainable travel choices.
Read More -
£3.6m boost for active travel in Glasgow
Projects that encourage walking, wheeling and cycling in Glasgow are to receive a £3.6m cash injection after the council secured funding from Places for Everyone - an active travel infrastructure programme funded by the Scottish Government and administered by Sustrans.
Read More -
Draft new strategic agreement with Wheatley Group considered
The draft new strategic agreement between Glasgow City Council and the Wheatley Group - the largest provider of socially-rented homes in the city - was considered by a Glasgow Council committee today.
Read More -
Update on Glasgow's City Centre Recovery Plan
An update on the City Centre Recovery Plan (CCRP) for Glasgow was given to a council committee today (18 April), outlining what has been done to help the area recover from the pandemic over the last couple of years.
Read More -
Glasgow collaborates with UK Infrastructure Bank to accelerate Clyde Metro development
A project that seeks to accelerate the development of Clyde Metro has been agreed between Glasgow and UK Infrastructure Bank (UKIB).
Read More -
Glasgow Prepares for Low Emission Zone Enforcement
With enforcement of Glasgow's Low Emission Zone just around the corner, activity is underway to prepare the city for its operation and to raise awareness of how it will work.
Read More -
Negotiations on sale of former care home to housing association to begin
Glasgow City Council has today (6 April) approved in principle the recommencement of negotiations to off-market disposal of the former Davislea care home in Drumoyne to Linthouse Housing Association.
Read More -
Rottenrow site in Glasgow to be acquired by University of Strathclyde
Glasgow City Council today (6 April) agreed to the transfer of a city centre site to the University of Strathclyde to allow improvements in the public realm and greenspace - and other works - there.
Read More -
LEZ vehicle checker and blue badge portal now live
Today, Transport Scotland announced that people can now enter their vehicle registration number on the official website for Scotland's Low Emission Zones to confirm if their vehicle will meet LEZ requirements.
Read More -
Trading Standards Officers Uncover Shop Pricing Errors
Trading Standards investigations in 24 Glasgow shops have revealed pricing problems which could leave customers out of pocket.
Read More -
Taxi operators' LEZ exemptions open for applications
Taxi operators with vehicles that won't comply with Glasgow's forthcoming Low Emission Zone are being urged to take advantage of exemptions that provide flexibility for operators up until June 1, 2024.
Read More -
Council agrees to wipe school meal debt to help Glasgow's families
School meal debt in Glasgow schools will be written off after a decision taken by all councillors in the city.
Read More -
£6million for 17 Shared Prosperity Fund-supported projects in Glasgow
Glasgow City Council today (23 March) approved the allocation of £6million from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) to 17 projects in Glasgow.
Read More -
Glasgow tightens enforcement of parking restrictions
Glasgow is to toughen its approach to parking enforcement to stop drivers abusing restrictions intended to ensure the city's roads operate safely and efficiently.
Read More -
Glasgow's Innovation Accelerator moves forward with share of £100 million project
Today's announcement by the UK Government Department for Science, Innovation and Technology confirms Glasgow's share of £100 million Levelling Up funding for 11 ambitious local projects to further accelerate the Region's booming innovation economy.
Read More -
Council to enter into discussions with local community group on running of synthetic pitch and pavilion in Springburn Park
Glasgow City Council is to enter into discussions with Brunswick Community Development Trust, a local voluntary organisation, on the lease of Springburn Park Synthetic Pitch and Pavilion.
Read More -
Queenslie site to be sold by council, allowing the creation of 100 new jobs at city company
Glasgow City Council today (16 March) approved the off-market disposal of a 2.61 hectares site in Queenslie bounded to the north, east and west by Penston Road, to Alliance Disposables Limited (ADL).
Read More -
Glasgow Council Supports Ban on Sale of Single-Use Vapes
A ban on the sale of single use vapes is being called for by Glasgow City Council amid growing health and environmental concerns.
Read More -
Landmark Sighthill Bridge over the M8 soon to open to the public
The landmark cyclist, pedestrian and wheeler Sighthill Bridge over the M8 will soon open to the public.
Read More -
Next design phase of George Square project unveiled
A Glasgow City Council committee has today (7 March) considered the design statements now established for the George Square and surrounding Avenues project.
Read More -
Action Plan and new powers call to drive the essential repurposing of properties in Glasgow
An Action Plan to drive the repurposing of properties in Glasgow city centre has been considered by a Glasgow City Council committee. Such repurposing - from retail and commercial uses to residential, for example - is key to the future health of the city centre, and the council is lobbying for more powers to allow this activity to take place more easily and quickly.
Read More -
Work soon to begin on Holland Street Avenue in Glasgow city centre
Work on the next Avenue project in Glasgow city centre - the Holland Street Avenue - will begin later this month.
Read More -
New Service Supporting Victims of Domestic Abuse
Victims of domestic abuse will be supported through criminal court proceedings at Stranraer Sheriff Court when a new service launches on March 6th.
Read More -
Record breaking positive school leaver destination figures for Glasgow's young people
Glasgow's senior pupils have recorded their 'best ever' positive destination figures with a record 97.1% young people leaving school last year to go to either higher and further education, employment, or training.
Read More -
Cardonald community to benefit from new park and improved resilience to flood risk
A Cardonald neighbourhood is set to benefit from transformed greenspace and improved resilience to flood risk, with construction work to deliver these benefits now underway.
Read More -
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon Launches 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships Ticket Sales
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, Cabinet Secretary Angus Robertson and former BMX Racing UCI World Champion Shanaze Reade visited the Glasgow BMX Centre as 2023 UCI Cycling Worlds tickets go on sale to the general public.
Read More -
Residents to help shape the development of four Liveable Neighbourhoods
Local residents across Glasgow are being encouraged to help shape the development of Liveable Neighbourhoods in their area.
Read More -
Council-Led Team Continues to Support Clyde Metro (March 2023)
A council-led Clyde Metro team is continuing to support the development of the mass transit scheme following its recent confirmation by the Scottish Government as a key future transport investment priority.
Read More
