The Latest Breaking News from Glasgow City Council

Glasgow City Council handing out millions of pounds in gift cards to boost economy

The gift cards will be provided through the Scotland Loves Local Campaign.

Daily Record · Mar 8, 2022

Glasgow City Council slammed for allowing film crews to use disabled parking bays

Glasgow City Council has been accused of failing disabled residents by allowing film crews to use parking bays designated for the disabled. One local reported a space being taken up by a 'luxury loo'.

Glasgow Live · Mar 6, 2022

Glasgow City Council to consider paid leave for miscarriage before 24 weeks

Councillors hope to meet with an MP who is calling for more support for parents

Glasgow Live · Mar 3, 2022

Glasgow announces 3% council tax rise

Glasgow City Council’s SNP and Green councillors voted to increase council tax by 3% from April.

The Independent UK · Feb 17, 2022

Glasgow Queen's Park Commonwealth Games statue to be restored after vandal attack

'We can make him whole again!' Glasgow City Council confirmed that Clyde, the Glasgow Commonwealth Games mascot, would be restored to his former glory after local residents campaigned to have him fixed.

Glasgow Live · Feb 15, 2022

Glasgow City Council leader pays tribute to Labour politician after sudden death

Councillor Gary Gray died suddenly, the Labour group on the council said.

The Independent UK · Feb 14, 2022

Glasgow social housing in 'style of conservation area' could be built in Finnieston

Glasgow West Housing Association has applied for permission to develop land which was compulsory purchased by Glasgow City Council for social housing.

Glasgow Live · Feb 10, 2022

The real-life Clydesdale horses that inspired the iconic Kelpie sculptures

When sculptor Andy Scott went to Glasgow City Council looking for two models, they were more than happy to provide in the form of two local celebrities - Clydesdale horses Baron and Duke.

Glasgow Live · Feb 9, 2022

Glasgow residents evacuated due to Trinity Tower damage to be out of homes for two to three months

Glasgow City Council has sent a letter to residents which reveals the contractors have estimated the exclusion zone around the tower can't be removed for a few months.

Glasgow Live · Feb 3, 2022

Glasgow Duke Street crash as emergency services rush to scene amid mass brawl

Police Scotland rushed to the scene amid report of an ongoing incident. The road was later closed in both direction due to a crash, Glasgow City Council confirmed.

Glasgow Live · Feb 2, 2022