March 2023
Taxi operators' LEZ exemptions open for applications
Taxi operators with vehicles that won't comply with Glasgow's forthcoming Low Emission Zone are being urged to take advantage of exemptions that provide flexibility for operators up until June 1, 2024.
Council agrees to wipe school meal debt to help Glasgow's families
School meal debt in Glasgow schools will be written off after a decision taken by all councillors in the city.
£6million for 17 Shared Prosperity Fund-supported projects in Glasgow
Glasgow City Council today (23 March) approved the allocation of £6million from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) to 17 projects in Glasgow.
Glasgow tightens enforcement of parking restrictions
Glasgow is to toughen its approach to parking enforcement to stop drivers abusing restrictions intended to ensure the city's roads operate safely and efficiently.
Glasgow's Innovation Accelerator moves forward with share of £100 million project
Today's announcement by the UK Government Department for Science, Innovation and Technology confirms Glasgow's share of £100 million Levelling Up funding for 11 ambitious local projects to further accelerate the Region's booming innovation economy.
Council to enter into discussions with local community group on running of synthetic pitch and pavilion in Springburn Park
Glasgow City Council is to enter into discussions with Brunswick Community Development Trust, a local voluntary organisation, on the lease of Springburn Park Synthetic Pitch and Pavilion.
Queenslie site to be sold by council, allowing the creation of 100 new jobs at city company
Glasgow City Council today (16 March) approved the off-market disposal of a 2.61 hectares site in Queenslie bounded to the north, east and west by Penston Road, to Alliance Disposables Limited (ADL).
Glasgow Council Supports Ban on Sale of Single-Use Vapes
A ban on the sale of single use vapes is being called for by Glasgow City Council amid growing health and environmental concerns.
Landmark Sighthill Bridge over the M8 soon to open to the public
The landmark cyclist, pedestrian and wheeler Sighthill Bridge over the M8 will soon open to the public.
Council-Led Team Continues to Support Clyde Metro (March 2023)
A council-led Clyde Metro team is continuing to support the development of the mass transit scheme following its recent confirmation by the Scottish Government as a key future transport investment priority.
Action Plan and new powers call to drive the essential repurposing of properties in Glasgow
An Action Plan to drive the repurposing of properties in Glasgow city centre has been considered by a Glasgow City Council committee. Such repurposing - from retail and commercial uses to residential, for example - is key to the future health of the city centre, and the council is lobbying for more powers to allow this activity to take place more easily and quickly.
Work soon to begin on Holland Street Avenue in Glasgow city centre
Work on the next Avenue project in Glasgow city centre - the Holland Street Avenue - will begin later this month.