February 2016

Hollywood actor and Texas rockers recognised by Lord Provost for their contribution to Glasgow

Legendary Scottish rock band Texas and Hollywood star James McAvoy will be honoured by the Lord Provost of Glasgow at a special awards ceremony tonight, Friday 26 February at the City Chambers.

Opportunity for Pollokshields residents to make their mark

The community council in Pollokshields has seized the opportunity to organise a design and planning charrette to help form any future local plans for East Pollokshields and Port Eglinton.

Thousands of jobs and apprenticeships secured in new £2.7 billion deal

A new £2.7 billion partnership between Scotland's largest council and the country's biggest social landlord will secure jobs for the next 30 years.

City Deal projects to make Glasgow and Clyde Valley a leader in innovation

The £1.13billion Glasgow City Region City Deal will not only deliver tens of thousands of jobs and massive infrastructural improvements over the next few decades, but also continue the city-region's rise as a ...

Council Passes Hate Crime Motion

Glasgow City Council has passed a motion condemning all forms of Hate Crime and pledging to enlist volunteer Hate Crime Ambassadors.

Unifying and vibrant European Championships brand unveiled ahead of inaugural event in 2018

City Deal Cabinet approves funding for drainage plan to allow building of 22,000 new homes

The Glasgow City Region City Deal Cabinet has approved £3.17million of funding towards the next stage of the delivery of the £46million Metropolitan Glasgow Strategic Drainage Plan (MGSDP), the creation of its ...

A new name and a new economic strategy for the Glasgow City Region

The Glasgow and Clyde Valley City Deal Cabinet has agreed two substantial new steps towards the closer integration of the eight councils in the region.

Glasgow's new road safety campaign targets pedestrians

Pedestrians in Glasgow are being encouraged to be more vigilant when crossing the city's roads in a new campaign aimed at reducing road casualty figures in the city.

Bella Bhangra dancers put finishing touches to Many Cultures make Glasgow event performance

Members of the Bella Bhangra Dancers have been putting the finishing touches to one of the traditional dances that they'll be performing at a multicultural celebration in the city on 27 February 2016.

Hollybrook Academy pupils join the airwaves

Pupils and staff celebrate the launch of their new radio station with special guests

Restorative Justice for Footie Fan Jay

The father of football 'superfan', Jay Beatty, has met a teenager who was arrested after threatening his son via social media.

Pupils swap their books for boots with help from Glasgow Warriors

Rugby at St Thomas Aquinas RC secondary school is a roaring success.

Guidance for people working with young people at risk from self-harm or suicide published

A new multi-agency guidance for people working with children and young people at risk of self-harm or suicide has been published by the council in partnership with NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde.

Glasgow Schools' Youth Theatre annual performances

Budding actors from across Glasgow schools perform in Little Shop of Horrors

Deadline looms to nominate Glasgow education stars

Last chance to submit nominations for Scottish Education Awards 2016

Join the drive and register to vote today

Glasgow City Council is encouraging anyone not yet registered to vote, to take advantage of this week's National Voter Registration Drive (1-7 February) and go online now to register.