The Latest Breaking News from Glasgow City Council

Support for businesses affected by Glasgow fire to be outlined soon – Swinney

The First Minister said firms destroyed or forced to shut will be assisted, as will those impacted by ongoing access restrictions.

Evening Standard · Mar 12

Further collapses at fire-ravaged Glasgow building, council says

The city council said what remains of the historic building is ‘seriously compromised’.

Evening Standard · Mar 11

Council ordered to pay £80,000 as man suffers life-changing injuries after being hit by falling lamppost

Glasgow City Council apologised for the incident and said it would invest £7.5 million to replace outdated and damaged lampposts

The Independent UK · Jan 8

Sir Billy Connolly to be celebrated as part of home city’s 850th birthday events

The Big Yin Weekend will take place on September 6 and 7.

Evening Standard · Aug 26, 2025

Home Office slammed as Glasgow houses thousands of refugees travelling from UK cities

THOUSANDS of refugees have claimed homelessness in Glasgow after travelling from other parts of the UK after Home Office support ended, it has been…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 24, 2025

‘I should be living independently – but I can’t afford it’

A 37-YEAR-OLD woman has moved in with her gran because of the lack of affordable homes in Glasgow

The National (Scotland) · Aug 16, 2025

Pro-trans activists' protest forces Scottish city's chambers to close

GLASGOW’S City Chambers were forced to close after activists staged a protest over proposed cuts to school libraries, which they say…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 11, 2025

Commonwealth Games facing an ‘existential crisis’ after marathon snub

An opportunity to showcase Glasgow to the world is being missed because of the exclusion of a marathon from next year’s Commonwealth Games,…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 10, 2025

Glasgow councillor calls for 'mass deportation' march to be blocked

A GLASGOW representative has called for the council to use its powers to stop a UKIP 'mass deportation' march scheduled for Saturday..

The National (Scotland) · Jul 24, 2025

Lap dancing club loses appeal with council over sign

A Glasgow lap dancing club could need to remove its sign after losing an appeal against a council decision to reject permission

The National (Scotland) · Jul 5, 2025