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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 · Mar 24, 2023

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 · Mar 23, 2023

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.

Glasgow Live · Mar 19, 2023

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) · Feb 9, 2023

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 · Jan 20, 2023

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 · Jan 19, 2023

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".

Daily Record · Jan 18, 2023

Sudden closure of Glasgow post office sparks community campaign

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

Glasgow Live · Dec 19, 2022

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 · Dec 12, 2022

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.

Glasgow Live · Dec 9, 2022