August 2017

Council Approves £5million Affordable Warmth Programme for Glasgow

Glasgow City Council's Executive Committee today (31 August) approved a report on the city's programmes for affordable warmth and energy efficiency in the city.

Council Approves £67M Funding for More Affordable Homes in Glasgow

Glasgow City Council's Executive Committee today (31 August) approved the next stage of its Affordable Housing Supply Programme (AHSP), with almost £67million to be allocated towards the development of ...

Judges find heaven scent roses at Tollcross Park at International Rose Trials

The top rose at Tollcross Park voted by judges from across the world at this year's International Rose Trials is AM 129 FLO.

Licensing Conference Promises to be Anything but Dry!

Glasgow's Lord Provost and Leader send messages of condolence to Mayor of Barcelona and Mayoress of Cambrils

Glasgow's Lord Provost and Leader have sent joint messages of condolence from the city of Glasgow to the Mayor of Barcelona, Ada Colau and the Mayoress of Cambrils, Lina Morales Serra following the attacks in ...

Council's £50m quay walls strategy to play key role in regeneration of the Clyde

Glasgow City Council today (17 August) gave the green light to the next stage of investment into the regeneration of the river Clyde with the approval of a quay walls strategy for the river.

Remarkable, three times decorated, war hero remembered at People's Palace

Daredevil war hero Sergeant Major John Skinner who was awarded a Victoria Cross by King George V will be remembered at a special ceremony in Glasgow tomorrow, Wednesday 16 August to mark the centenary of his act of ...

Flavoured milk off the menu in all city primary schools

Schools across Glasgow get ready to ditch flavoured milk in effort to cut down on sugar consumption.

Parents and carers encouraged to take advantage of free school meals

With the start of the school term just around the corner and many young children set to start their first day, parents across the city are being reminded that meals for primary 1-3 pupils can be enjoyed at lunchtime ...

The Tontine's first anniversary marks a year of success for innovation centre

Today (11 August) marks the first anniversary of companies moving into the Tontine, an innovation centre in Glasgow that supports the growth of companies in the enabling technology, advanced design and ...

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

The brother of a Glaswegian soldier killed during the four year Cyprus Emergency was presented with the Elizabeth Cross by the Lord Provost, in her role as Lord Lieutenant, at a ceremony at the City Chambers ...

Meet the Glasgow 2018 Mascot: Bonnie

Today is exactly one year to go until the inaugural Glasgow 2018 European Championships.