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Glasgow council faces calls to reduce use of 'harmful' weedkiller

The council has been trying other types of weed control but so far they haven't worked very well.

Glasgow Live · Jun 27, 2023

Glasgow's Buchanan Street feels 'unsafe' at night, as calls made for more restaurants

A vision is being prepared for Glasgow's historical shopping areas, which includes Sauchiehall Street, Argyle Street and Buchanan Street

Glasgow Live · May 31, 2023

Glasgow council reject call for more local control over police

Councillors instead asked for a report on ways to improve local accountability, and supported calls for an improved police complaints service.

Glasgow Live · May 15, 2023

Former Glasgow school to be demolished to make way for new homes

The properties will be a mixture of apartments and houses

Glasgow Live · Sep 30, 2022

Developers behind rejected River Kelvin plan to develop 49 flats appeal decision

Glasgow's planning review committee will consider Queensberry Properties' appeal at a meeting next week. More than 750 objections were submitted to the initial application.

Glasgow Live · Aug 30, 2022

Glasgow Greens storm into number one spot in city's West End

The party was the dominant force in terms of first preference votes, on a night which saw them pick up ten council seats and become the most likely partner in a coalition deal.

Glasgow Live · May 9, 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 6, 2022

Glasgow Election 2022: Hillhead candidates focus on 'overprovision' of student accommodation

Ahead of the May 5 vote, candidates standing to represent the residents of Hillhead have heard concerns about the high levels of student housing in the area.

Glasgow Live · Apr 21, 2022