‘Absolute nightmare’: doubts as Scotland’s firework control zones come into force Measures follow increasingly violent disorder in Edinburgh, Glasgow and Dundee over Bonfire Night period The Guardian - UK · Nov 3, 2024
Scottish Tory candidate 'forgets where he's standing' in major hustings blunder A SCOTTISH Tory candidate has been panned for failing to attend a hustings event – and accused of “forgetting” the constituency he is standing… The National (Scotland) · Jun 26, 2024
Rangers and Celtic grounds set for restrictions to tackle 'horrendous' parking RESTRICTIONS are set to be rolled out at Celtic Park and Ibrox to “protect” residents ... The National (Scotland) · Nov 24, 2023
Plans for hundreds of new flats recommended for approval despite concerns MAJOR plans for over 300 homes in the southside of Glasgow have been recommended for approval despite almost 200 objections ... The National (Scotland) · Aug 25, 2023
Glasgow south side crossing concerns as 'frustrated' pedestrians made to wait too long The busy junction is in proximity to two schools. Glasgow Live · Jun 29, 2023
Glasgow faces more litter during wait for deposit return scheme claim councillors The council is to write to the UK Government to ask for support to deal with the problem of broken glass Glasgow Live · Jun 27, 2023
Glasgow bid to increase number of street play weekends for children There are currently only two weekends in the year scheduled for road closures to allow children to play in the street, but the council is looking to increase that. Glasgow Live · May 17, 2023
Glasgow libraries facing staffing issues as services closed 66 times last year Almost 80 staff have been taken on and another recruitment drive is under way after venues were forced to shut last year. Glasgow Live · May 5, 2023
New Glasgow bin hubs to be monitored by CCTV as Pollokshields residents prepare for launch Food waste will be collected from flats as part of the bin transformation Glasgow Live · Apr 26, 2023
Glasgow councillors back ban on sale of single-use vapes as health and littering concerns raised A Scottish Government review of disposable vapes is under way due to health and environmental concerns, and campaigners want to see them banned. Glasgow Live · Mar 14, 2023
Glasgow Life 'exposed by pandemic' - but will continue to run city venues During the pandemic, lockdowns forced venues to shut causing income to drop and councillors have questioned Glasgow Life's reliance on 'commercial revenues'. Glasgow Live · Jan 27, 2023
New Glasgow recycling centre planned, as residents to get extra recycling bin The new centre will increase the amount of recycling the city can handle, while residents will have two recycling bins to deal with. Glasgow Live · Jan 26, 2023
Glasgow schools and council catering ban single use plastics A total of 280 products are no longer in use as plastic cutlery and other items banned Glasgow Live · Dec 16, 2022
Glasgow Hampden Park could get £14 million makeover if Euro 2028 bid pays off The council have signed of plans to get ready for hosting Euro 2028 as UK and Ireland prepare UEFA bid Glasgow Live · Nov 4, 2022
Glasgow Live · Nov 1, 2022 Glasgow 'no firework zones' should help local community concerned about misuse Ahead of the legislation coming in next year it has been argued that Glasgow communities who are concerned about firework misuse should be able to request a 'no firework zone'
Glasgow Live · Oct 28, 2022 Glasgow council condemns 'disgusting' racist abuse of South Side primary children The school pupils became a target for trolls following a visit by First Minister Nicola Sturgeon earlier this month, and councillors said the abuse was 'vile. racist' and that those involved should be 'ashamed'.
Glasgow Live · Oct 25, 2022 Glasgow urged to 'lead the way' on climate change at global COP27 next month Council leader Susan Aitken will be representing Glasgow at the annual climate summit, which was hosted by Glasgow last year and this year will be held in Egypt.
Glasgow Live · Oct 24, 2022 Glasgow push for no firework zones to be in place for next November While the new powers will not come into force in time for this year's Bonfire Night, there are calls for communities that want a firework ban put in place to be heard.
The National (Scotland) · Sep 9, 2022 Glasgow to become pilot 20mph city under new £4.5m council plans GLASGOW will transform into a 20mph city under £4.5 million council plans.
Glasgow Live · Sep 9, 2022 Every residential street in Glasgow set to be 20mph under new council plan The 20mph roll out is set to be completed by 2024 to 2025 but could be as early as 18 months away
The National (Scotland) · Jun 2, 2022 ‘Delete this’: Scottish Greens mock English party for 'nauseating royalism' THE Greens south of the Border have come under fire from their own allies after posting to celebrate the Queen’s Jubilee – despite party…
Glasgow Live · May 9, 2022 Glasgow council SNP-Green deal 'most likely' - but Labour party open to talks Labour group leader Malcolm Cunning wants talks with the Greens over a possible agreement but believes a deal with the SNP is the 'most likely route'.
Glasgow Live · May 6, 2022 Glasgow Council Election 2022: SNP win by a single seat as Tories suffer defeat The SNP are the largest party - just - with the result coming down to the final ward of the day. A deal with the Scottish Greens, who took ten seats, now seems likely, while the Conservatives saw their 2017 gains eroded.
Glasgow Live · May 5, 2022 Glasgow Council Elections 2022: SNP fight for majority but Labour and Conservatives 'hopeful' After a campaign which saw both parties attack the SNP over their leadership for the past five years, the Conservative and Labour leaders were both staying optimistic - as voters stayed away.
Glasgow Live · Apr 28, 2022 Glasgow Election 2022: Pollokshields recovery to be one consideration for voters Ten candidates are standing for election in the ward, which is one of the most diverse in the city, including all four of the councillors elected in the 2017 vote.