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Glasgow 'should get get investment zone' under UK Government plan

The city's bid for a 'green freeport' was rejected and it missed out on funding from the second round of the Levelling Up scheme after late changes to the criteria.

Glasgow Live

Glasgow leader confident new First Minister will deliver better deal for city

Labour group leader George Redmond had said Nicola Sturgeon presided over £400m of cuts to Glasgow.

Glasgow Live

Glasgow bid to delay Low Emission Zone enforcement blocked as taxi drivers protest

Taxi drivers protested outside the city chambers ahead of a council meeting where Conservatives pushed for a further one-year delay on enforcement.

Glasgow Live

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Top Westminster journalist mocked for basic mistakes in SNP leadership tweet

HUMZA Yousaf has been elected the new leader of the SNP, so it's fair to assume that a top journalist might have seen his name about once or twice…

The National (Scotland)

Glasgow projects share in £6 million funding boost to help communities

Successful projects will see asylum seekers living in poverty getting support and a community centre re-opened

Glasgow Live

Glasgow needs to lead 'fourth industrial revolution' to tackle climate change

The city is being awarded a share of £100m from the UK Government's levelling up fund and City Leader Susan Aitken said Glasgow's "innovation economy" could help transform the city.

Glasgow Live

We took a trip to Glasgow's Sighthill to speak to residents on being reconnected to the city centre

At Glasgow Live we decided to travel to Sighthill and speak to some of the people who will impacted by the opening of a new bridge - and there is a lot of positivity around the new development.

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Glasgow bridge reconnecting Sighthill to city centre to open soon

The project is part of a £250 million regeneration in the area and council leader Susan Aitken wants to see more action to tackle the impact of the M8 on the city.

Glasgow Live

Mortons Rolls 'investors' could save jobs as council demand answers after shock closure

Council leader Susan Aitken says the priority is to support workers facing redundancy after the Drumchapel bakers ceased trading - but Labour MSP Paul Sweeney says he's in talks with 'investors'.

Glasgow Live

Glasgow Labour accused of prioritising 'chicken curry' over city budget meeting

Arguments over the council's budget plans and protests by some councillors led to some bitter accusations on social media.

Glasgow Live

Glasgow councillors react as Nicola Sturgeon steps down as First Minister

Glasgow's council leader paid tribute to the First Minister's "incredible leadership”, but the city's Conservative leader said her legacy would be the division of communities over the issue of independence.

Glasgow Live

Council funding row deepens over looming social care cuts and teacher numbers

THE row between the Scottish Government and local councils has deepened amid reports of possible social care cuts in Glasgow and divisions over…

The National (Scotland)

Glasgow leader demands urgent meeting with Michael Gove over levelling up fund

The city missed out on winning cash in the latest round of bids, something Council Leader Susan Aitken said had to be addressed.

Glasgow Live

Glasgow misses out on levelling up funding to restore People's Palace

The city has been successful in the past at securing the cash.

Glasgow Live

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Daily Record

Glasgow council leader attacks east coast bias after Clyde fails in freeport bid

Susan Aitken has written to John Swinney and Michael Gove to question why "a major investment is going entirely to one side of Scotland".

Glasgow Live

Sudden closure of Glasgow post office sparks community campaign

The nearest alternative post office option is a 20 minute walk away.

Glasgow Live

Glasgow's £770m equal pay deal hailed as 'cause for celebration'

Claimants' representatives and council staff have been praised for their work on the settlement which was required as mainly women workers were paid unfairly.

Glasgow Live

Glasgow councillor calls for congestion charge in city to address funding shortfall

Councillors passed a motion which called for a fairer funding settlement for local government as the council faces a £119m budget gap.

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Cost of settling equal pay claims in Glasgow rises to £770 million

Council to pay 19,000 workers, covering a gap between the agreement in 2018 and the implementation of a new pay system

The National (Scotland)

Glasgow City Council agrees to £770m equal pay deal by selling key buildings

SCOTLAND'S largest council has agreed to pay around £770 million to settle equal pay claims.

The National (Scotland)

Nicola Sturgeon fires back at Tory critics who attack her attendance at COP27

NICOLA Sturgeon has hit back at critics who claimed she “has no real reason to go” to the COP27 climate summit in Egypt.

Daily Record

Nicola Sturgeon defends decision to attend COP27 in Egypt during cost of living crisis

Sky News presenter Kay Burley questioned why Sturgeon and the leader of Glasgow City Council Susan Aitken had jetted out to the north African country for the summit.

Daily Record

Glasgow city council boss spends £7,000 on four-day Cop27 climate change trip

Glasgow City Council leader Susan Aitken will lead a team which is heading out to Egypt for the event after millions of pounds in budget cuts were announced in the city.

Glasgow Live

Glasgow council urged to protect jobs as Susan Aitken admits £119m funding gap 'stark'

Current estimates show the council needs to make huge cuts and savings to balance books.

Glasgow Live

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.

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