March 2021

A report to Glasgow City Council has outlined how the Affordable Warmth programme in the city has delivered energy-efficiency improvements to homes that will result in the saving of almost 590,000 tonnes in carbon emissions.

Glasgow's City Centre Task Force (CCTF) will play a key role in reopening the economy as the city emerges from lockdown.

From 23-25 March, Glasgow will be (virtually) hosting this summit, which will have an international audience with speakers from Europe, Asia and South America, and Councillor Susan Aitken, Leader of Glasgow City Council, making the opening address.

A consultation beginning on 26 March will offer people and organisations living, based or with an interest in the Gilshochill area of North Maryhill the chance to help shape future plans for the area.

GLASGOW has agreed a budget that targets poverty reduction and a green, community-focused recovery from the coronavirus pandemic.

An update on the work of the Glasgow Economic Recovery Group (GERG) in response to the pandemic and lockdown was given to Glasgow City Council today (9 March), alongside information on the group's next steps.

The Digital Glasgow Strategy has been key to helping schools, pupils and families during lockdown.

Amey, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is undertaking ongoing emergency maintenance on the bridges of the eastbound M8 Junctions 16 to Junction 17 Woodside Viaduct.

We'll soon be starting work on Royston Road to enhance existing active travel infrastructure, with the addition of a new, two-way cycle lane complete with soft segregation.

Glasgow City Council is to make over £11million discretionary funding available to businesses in the city affected by restrictions in place as a result of the pandemic.

A new campaign for a healthier and cleaner Glasgow is underway, with an appeal to citizens to help do their bit to deliver a more attractive and sustainable city.

A Glasgow City Council committee was today (9 March) given an update on the condition of the city's pre-1919 tenements, and the approach required to safeguard these buildings. There are over 77,000 pre-1919 homes in Glasgow, around a quarter of the city's housing stock.