March 2019

Tents on George Square

Protestors camped in George Square have been officially asked to leave after repeatedly rejecting offers of help to find accommodation and free hot food.

Glasgow's Winning Venues

Three Glasgow licensed premises have won recognition in this year's Best Bar None Scotland National Awards.

Glasgow represented at Scotland's National Best Bar None Awards

Eight Glasgow venues are in the running to be named the nation's best licensed premises.

City Deal Project Supporting the Care Sector is Marked at Glasgow Event

Last year saw the completion of the Glasgow City Region City Deal 'In Work Progression' pilot, a two year project providing specialist support to small and medium sized enterprises in the care sector, which aimed to increase business resilience and ensure employees have the skills and training required to advance in the labour market.

New Birth Registration Scheme Makes it Easier for Babies to Have the Best Start

Sighthill Circle stands again as symbol of the rebirth of a Glasgow community

Today (20 March) was a landmark date in the £250million regeneration of Sighthill in Glasgow, with the Sighthill Circle restored exactly 40 years after the stones were first erected.

Glasgow's care services staff pledge to make a difference to people living with dementia and their carers

Woman's Hour Craft Prize comes to The Lighthouse in Glasgow

A new exhibition at The Lighthouse in Glasgow - Woman's Hour Craft Prize - showcases the work of the 12 finalist of the inaugural prize, a collaboration between BBC Radio 4, the Crafts Council and the Victoria and Albert Museum.

Lord Provost sends condolences to Christchurch on behalf of the people of Glasgow

Roll out of chatty cafe scheme in Glasgow venues helps tackle loneliness

Glasgow Recycling and Renewable Energy Centre Fully Operational

Glasgow's unique energy-from-waste plant has become fully operational.

Voluntary and community groups call to shape council's new fund

We are seeking views from local groups and voluntary and third sector organisations around the city, on a new grants fund.

Outstanding recognition for Glasgow's Education Services

A decade of success in Glasgow schools has received an excellent report card today (Monday 11 March 2019) from Education Scotland for improving learning, raising attainment and achievement across the city and making excellent progress in closing the national poverty related attainment gap.

Local Artists Take Design Inspiration from Imaginative St Anne's

East End based artists Bespoke Atelier, have taken inspiration from creative pupils at a Calton primary school when designing decorative plaques set to be laid beneath each of the recently refurbished The Barras signs.

Council welcomes funding for Glasgow community projects

Community projects in Glasgow today received £4.85million from the Scottish Government's Regeneration Capital Grant Fund.

Stricter licensing conditions to curb impact of HMOs

Landlords are facing stricter new conditions on how they operate their property as part of an effort to curb the impact that houses of multiple occupancy (HMO) can have on communities.

Council funding to allow work to begin on Citizens Theatre redevelopment

Glasgow City Council today approved (7 March) £1million in additional funding for the redevelopment of the Citizens Theatre.

Council to consult on Notre Dame High School entry criteria

A consultation has been launched to seek opinions on the future entry criteria and catchment area for Notre Dame High School.

Appeal for relations of those who perished in James Watt Street Fire

An appeal is being made for relatives of those who perished in Glasgow's deadliest fire to help steer memorial plans.

Glasgow Aims to Lead the Way in Asylum Reforms

Glasgow could become the first city in the UK to pilot changes to the asylum process after a multi-agency taskforce recommended a number of proposed reforms.

Ministerial Visit for Tontine Nurtured Start-Ups with Aspirations to Grow

Ambitious start-ups with aspirations to scale up, had the chance to discuss their growth plans today with Kate Forbes MSP, Minister for Public Finance and Digital Economy as she paid a visit to Tontine, the City Deal business accelerator based in Glasgow's Merchant City.