September 2018

New training scheme for taxi and private hire car drivers

Glasgow taxi and private hire car drivers may soon need a new professional qualification that aims to drive up customer care standards for passengers.

Space for Growth schemes set to help local businesses develop in Glasgow

Glasgow's Space for Growth initiatives - which support new and growing businesses and organisations in some areas of the city - are to be stepped after plans to establish Community Growth Hubs were approved by Glasgow City Council today (27 September).

Council to progress Quay Wall projects with third parties on the Clyde

Glasgow City Council is to work with the third party owners of quay walls on the Clyde close to the city centre to help unlock the full potential of the waterfront and continue the river's regeneration by upgrading and repairing these key parts of the city's infrastructure where necessary.

Council responds to report on food poverty

Universal credits - fears for Glasgow citizens but supports announced

Glasgow's communities and some of its most vulnerable citizens will face unprecedented challenges due to the rollout of Universal Credit, council chiefs warned today (Wednesday 19 September).

Council meets with Rangers Football Club

Cash Support Triples for Kinship Care Bids

Financial support for people seeking to become kinship carers in Glasgow is to rise from £500 to £1500.

Construction begins on new railway station at Robroyston

Work began today (12 September 2018) on the construction of the new Robroyston railway station, which will serve a development of 1,600 homes in the area around the site.

Hampden is the home of Scottish football

GLASGOW'S Hampden Park will continue to be the home of Scottish Football, following a decision to keep home international and domestic finals at the historic ground.

Work begins on blue and green infrastructure project in Glasgow's East End

A new green and blue infrastructure project in Greater Easterhouse being delivered by Glasgow City Council in partnership with Scottish Natural Heritage and the Metropolitan Glasgow Strategic Drainage Partnership - the latter funded through the Glasgow City Region City Deal - promises to use and develop the area's natural resources to encourage use of local parks and other high-quality green and water spaces, create drainage capacity to facilitate regeneration, reduce flooding and protect local wildlife.

Industry Representatives needed for Glasgow's new Social Enterprise Board

Glasgow has recently published a new Social Enterprise Strategy for the city and established Glasgow's Social Enterprise Board. Applications are now open for four industry representatives from Glasgow's social enterprises to join the board.

Bids sought for up to £242million of contracts in Glasgow through construction framework tender process

A new range of contracts for construction, civil engineering and road infrastructure projects in the city worth up to a total of £242million in Glasgow are now available to bid for.

Encouraging more young people in Glasgow to access higher education

Each year the council produces a special publication that outlines services across the city to help and encourage young people into positive destinations and higher education from school.

Modest Hero Saves Stranger Attempting Suicide

Tragedy was averted when a passer-by spotted a stranger attempting suicide as he walked home from work.