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‘If there is anywhere that can put on a party’: UK cities bid to host Eurovision

Sheffield, Glasgow and others tell why they should play host after decision not to hold event in Ukraine

The Guardian - UK

Glasgow £23 million improvement fund criticised as Labour claims 'essential' work 'sneaked' in

The £23 million was set aside in the council's budget for neighbourhood improvements but Labour councillors claim some proposals are for repairs which the council has a 'statutory obligation to make'.

Glasgow Live

Glasgow and Edinburgh Pride events see Scotland's biggest cities decked in colour

Both cities had marches today, for the first time since the Covid pandemic struck, amid Pride Month and are a celebration of LGBTQ+ culture in Scotland.

Daily Record

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Glasgow in talks to host Eurovision next year, council leader reveals

GLASGOW is to launch a bid to host the Eurovision song contest next year if Ukraine is unable due to the ongoing Russian invasion.

The National (Scotland)

Glasgow council launches £50 million bid to build garden covering M8

There are also bids to regenerate Easterhouse, Maryhill and Drumchapel.

Glasgow Live

Glasgow Eurovision bid backed by council if Ukraine ruled out

It looks likely the Ukraine may not be able to host the contest after the the European Broadcasting Union has announced talks with the BBC about holding the Eurovision in second place UK.

Glasgow Live

Glasgow £105 gift card for 85,0000 families to include energy top ups

The covid low income gift card aims to help families struggling during the cost of living crisis and give businesses a boost,

Glasgow Live

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Councils plan 5% pay rise for staff but only if Scottish Government stumps up more cash

COSLA say increasing the offer from 2 per cent depends on SNP/Green Ministers providing extra resources

Daily Record

Glasgow gift card ban on tobacco not possible, officials admit

More than 84,000 households will be sent the £105 gift card later this year - and officials admitted it would be possible for the money to be spent on cigarettes and alcohol.

Glasgow Live

'Underwhelmed' Glasgow councillors postpone Southside park makeover plans

The Langside Area Partnership have postponed making decisions on park refurbishment until a later meeting

Glasgow Live

Glasgow Council leader Susan Aitken stops £1 million spend until community consulted

Councillor Aitken pointed out a decision on what money is spent on is supposed to be a community-led process

Glasgow Live

How much Glasgow councillors will get paid for their work this year

The politicians who were elected on May 5 will get an allowance depending on their responsibilities, with the council leader Susan Aitken taking home just under £60,000.

Glasgow Live

SNP's Susan Aitken returned as Glasgow City Council leader

A new SNP minority administration has been formed in Glasgow, with Susan Aitken returned as council leader.

The National (Scotland)

Glasgow council gets new SNP administration as Susan Aitken returned as leader

Susan Aitken has been re-elected as the leader of Glasgow City Council and her SNP colleague Jacqueline McLaren is the new Lord Provost. Greens councillor Christy Mearns is the deputy Lord Provost.

Glasgow Live

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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.

The National (Scotland)

Sweat and cheers: What it was like reporting from the Glasgow election count

YOU don’t expect local elections to be dramatic, but this year was a whirlwind that saw a number of historic firsts in Glasgow.

The National (Scotland)

Nicola Sturgeon ‘open’ to replicating Holyrood Greens deal at council level

NICOLA Sturgeon has said she is “open” to replicating the powersharing agreement at Holyrood in council chambers, but will leave decisions up…

Glasgow Live

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.

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SNP beat Labour by one seat in nail-biting race to finish in Glasgow

The SNP and Labour were neck and neck until the last ward was called...

Daily Record

Scottish Labour take second place in council elections after strong performance under Anas Sarwar

The Scottish Labour leader said his party was back in the race for Holyrood and Westminster after a good showing in council elections.

Daily Record

SNP clings on in Glasgow as Nationalists edge out resurgent Labour by one seat

The SNP could now look to do a deal with the Scottish Greens to form a coalition on Scotland's largest local authority.

The Guardian - UK

Labour takes second place in Scottish elections as Tory vote plummets

Party becomes closest challenger to SNP after gains including West Dunbartonshire and near-upset in Glasgow

The National (Scotland)

Nicola Sturgeon gives her reaction to SNP result in key council battle

FIRST Minister Nicola Sturgeon addressed her party's performance in Glasgow...

The Independent UK

SNP declared largest party in Glasgow City Council with 37 seats

The SNP’s council leader came second to the Greens in Langside, but the party pulled through to take the largest number of seats.

The Independent UK

Glasgow council leader re-elected but Greens top first preference votes

New candidate Holly Bruce topped the ballot with 3,173 votes, while the SNP’s Susan Aitken received 2,899.

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