The Latest Breaking News from Christy Mearns

Could this building project spell the end for the M8 in Glasgow?

GLASGOW stands on the precipice of a major opportunity.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 4

Glasgow Council votes for ticket levy on Hydro gigs to support small venues

GLASGOW councillors have backed the introduction of a ticket levy on gigs at the city’s Hydro arena in order to support small venues ...

The National (Scotland) · Dec 12, 2024

Glasgow Council to consider ticket levy on Hydro gigs to support small music venues

Calls have been made for a levy on tickets for gigs at the Hydro to be introduced to support grassroots music in the city.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 11, 2024

'Not very nice' Glasgow Uni building to get mobile equipment placed on roof

An appeal over previous council refusal was successful this week

Glasgow Live · Jan 20, 2023

Glasgow campaigners 'chase off' anti-abortion protestors after 'outnumbering' them at clinic

A councillor plans to ask Police Scotland to do more to address the protests after officers were accused of not taking action

Glasgow Live · Jun 8, 2022

Glasgow council gets new SNP administration as Susan Aitken returned as leader

Susan Aitken has been re-elected as the leader of Glasgow City Council and her SNP colleague Jacqueline McLaren is the new Lord Provost. Greens councillor Christy Mearns is the deputy Lord Provost.

Glasgow Live · May 19, 2022

Glasgow Election 2022: Anderston/City/Yorkhill candidates focus on community work

The former Lord Provost Eva Bolander is hoping for re-election to the ward, which includes the campuses of both the University of Strathclyde and Glasgow Caledonian University.

Glasgow Live · Apr 20, 2022