November 2016

Glasgow launches plan to attract one million more visitors by 2023

Attracting one million more visitors and positioning Glasgow as the 'gateway to Scotland' is at the heart of ambitious plans to grow the city's tourism economy.

Ceremony recognises 7000th person in landmark for Glasgow Guarantee scheme

The 7000th Glaswegian to benefit from Glasgow City Council's innovative £50million Glasgow Guarantee was recognised at a ceremony in the City Chambers last night.

Glasgow's communities given more say over funding decisions

Glasgow City Council has confirmed that funding decisions for vital local community projects supported by the council's Integrated Grant Fund will be devolved to local areas. The council's Integrated Grant ...

School pupils book in to Glasgow Libraries

More than 1500 school pupils take part in Glasgow Libraries storytelling sessions during Book Week Scotland.

Glasgow announces most ambitious job creation target in the UK

Glasgow today (Friday, 25 November 2016) announced the UK's most ambitious jobs creation target.

Direct tram trains to Glasgow Airport will boost economy

Council leaders today set out plans to secure the Glasgow City Region's long term economic future by building a direct rail link between Glasgow Airport, Paisley and the city centre.

Council geared up and ready to keep the city moving through winter

Glasgow City Council has updated and refined its winter maintenance plan, with improved information on subjects including tackling the effects of severe weather, gritting operations, locations of grit bins ...

Glasgow aims to recruit more adoptive parents

Anyone who has ever considered adopting a child can learn more about what's involved at two drop-in information sessions in the city.

Event next week to look at future plans for Broomielaw District

A drop-in event - Your Broomielaw - which will take place at The Ferry, 25 Anderston Quay, between 11am - 9pm on Thursday, 24 November, will offer everyone with an interest or stake in the area the opportunity to help ...

Council outlines affordable warmth and home energy efficiency programmes worth over £5million for Glasgow

Glasgow City Council's Regeneration and the Economy Committee recently considered a report on the city's 2016/17 programmes for affordable warmth and energy efficiency in Glasgow. Over £5million will be ...

Council outlines plans for development of canal in Glasgow

Glasgow City Council's Regeneration and the Economy Committee today (15 November) considered a report on the Canal Hamiltonhill Development Framework, which will form the basis for the ongoing redevelopment ...

Gold Rush at Glasgow's Best Bar None Awards

Almost 100 Glasgow venues won plaudits at the industry event of the year - the city's Best Bar None awards.

Glasgow Film Office continues key economic role for city

Glasgow City Council's Regeneration and the Economy Committee today (15 November) considered a report outlining the economic contribution made to the city by the council's Glasgow Film Office (GFO).

Council supports Glasgow's built heritage

Glasgow City Council's Executive Committee today (10 November) approved continued funding for organisations supporting Glasgow's built heritage after a report on the city's Built Heritage Support Review.

Remembrance in Glasgow 2016

A two minute silence will be observed at 11 am at the cenotaph in George Square, Glasgow, on Sunday 13 November to mark Remembrance Sunday.

Glasgow aims to make city a great place to grow old

Council backs plans to tackle those paying poverty premium with launch of fairer low-cost loan

Glasgow City Council has announced its backing for a low-cost loan that significantly removes the risk of financially-vulnerable citizens entering into a cycle of debt.

Glasgow's Garden of Remembrance Service for War Heroes

Lord Provost Sadie Docherty laid a wreath at the Garden of Remembrance in George Square to honour those who gave their lives in conflicts.

Dedicated Teenager Frazer Cleans Up

Dedicated teenager Frazer Williams has Spina Bifida and uses a wheelchair but that doesn't stop him carrying out clean ups in his community.

City Deal Project to support in-work progression in the care sector

A new two-year pilot, part of the £1.13billion Glasgow City Region City Deal, will provide specialist business support to small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) in the city's care sector.

Community Rallies for Keppoch Campus Clean Up

Dedicated volunteers have joined forces to clean up the grounds of Keppoch Campus in Possilpark.