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October 2016

A winter warmer for city's older residents

Glasgow residents aged 80 and over are being urged to apply for their annual £100 Affordable Warmth Dividend.

Public consultation for new north of Glasgow school announced

A report to consult on a proposed new non-denominational school for Maryhill, in the north of the city and surrounding primary school catchment areas, was agreed by councillors at Glasgow City Council's Executive Committee today (Thursday, 27 October).

Council approves £180,000 funding to create community centre in Oatlands

Glasgow City Council's Executive Committee today (27 October) approved funding of £180,000 to create a community centre in the Oatlands area of the city.

UEFA EURO 2020 Launches in Glasgow's Science Centre

Sir Alex Ferguson helped kick-off Glasgow's UEFA EURO 2020 preparations at the official launch of the Host City branding in the Science Centre on the banks of the River Clyde.

Jags Honour Summerston Sparklers

Partick Thistle has hailed Neighbourhood Improvement Volunteer Julie Philps their Community Champion.

Boundary Commission for Scotland - 2018 Review of UK Parliament Constituencies

The Boundary Commission for Scotland has published the Summary of Initial Proposals for the 2018 Review of UK Parliament Constituencies and a public consultation.

Elizabeth Cross presented to sister of soldier killed in 'forgotten' conflict

The sister of a Glaswegian soldier killed during the four year Cyprus Emergency was today (Monday 24 October 2016) presented with the Elizabeth Cross at a ceremony at the City Chambers.

Victoria Cross centenary paving stone laid for heroic Springburn soldier

War hero Sergeant Robert Downie who received the Victoria Cross for his valour while fighting at the Somme, will be remembered at a special ceremony outside the People's Palace on Sunday 23 October. Exactly a century after saving comrades lives while under heavy enemy fire.

Thousands of families get school clothing grant bonus as anti-poverty campaign is launched

The first steps in Glasgow's new anti-poverty campaign - People Make Glasgow Fairer - aims to help every family in the city due benefits to make sure that they get them.

Albert Bridge receives Royal recognition for restoration

Glasgow's historic Albert Bridge received the Royal seal of approval today (Thursday, 13 October) when HRH The Earl of Wessex paid a visit following the bridge's £3.4m restoration.

Lord Provost to visit Bethlehem to promote twin cities health and welfare projects

Glasgow's Lord Provost Sadie Docherty departs for Bethlehem tomorrow (Friday) on a twinning visit to promote joint health and wellbeing partnerships and projects.

Parents of next year's P1s reminded about importance of early school registration week

School registration in Glasgow will again take place in November this year for parents to register their child early for P1 entry in August 2017.

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