August 2023
£6.845million Affordable Warmth funding will make Glasgow homes more energy-efficient
An award of £6.845million has been made to Glasgow City Council from the Scottish Government to help make homes in Glasgow more energy-efficient.
Council funding for trusts protecting Glasgow's built heritage
The Glasgow Building Preservation Trust and the Glasgow City Heritage Trust have been awarded funding of £50,000 and £240,000 respectively by Glasgow City Council for the 2023/24 financial year.
Glasgow's vacant land levels continue to fall as five city projects receive funding
A Glasgow City Council report today (31 August) confirmed the continued fall in vacant and derelict land in the city and announced £5.57million funding for five projects which will regenerate such sites.
Vision and delivery plan for Glasgow's 'Golden Z' approved
The Vision and Delivery Plan for the Golden Z in Glasgow city centre - Argyle, Buchanan and Sauchiehall Streets - was approved at a Glasgow City Council committee today (31 August).
Low Emission Zone Support Fund re-opens to new applications
The LEZ Support Fund, which helps households and small businesses prepare for Low Emission Zones in Scotland, has re-opened to new applications.
Scotland Loves Local Glasgow Gift Card brought a multi-million pounds boost to city's households and businesses
Action by Glasgow City Council to support residents through the cost-of-living crisis delivered a £7.59 million boost for city businesses.
Residents' views sought on plans for more people-friendly streets
Residents of four Glasgow neighbourhoods are being encouraged to share their views on early-stage proposals to create people-friendly streets that are less dominated by traffic.
Greyfriars Garden, on Glasgow's High Street, officially opens
The Greyfriars Biophilic Community Garden, on Glasgow's historic High Street, was officially opened today (21 August).
Glasgow hails inaugural UCI Cycling World Championships a huge success
As the world's biggest ever cycling event drew to a close in Glasgow today (13 August) with the culmination of the women's road race at George Square, Leader of Glasgow City Council, Susan Aitken, declared it had been a magnificent 11 days for the city and said: "From the first race to the last; riders, fans and officials have been telling us that the 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships will go down in history as not only the biggest, but one of the greatest ever held.
Glasgow welcomes new celebration of cycling mural for 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships
The east end of George Street in the city centre has some added colour thanks to a vibrant new 250m mural that's been custom-made as part of Glasgow's preparations for hosting the 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships.
Atomic Bomb Survivor Tree Seeds Grown in Glasgow
Seeds from a tree which survived the atomic bomb in Hiroshima are being grown in Glasgow.
Lease for Meatmarket sheds given to charity for new element of regeneration project
The historic B Listed sheds and superintendent's house at the Meatmarket in Glasgow's East End are to be pre-leased to the Meat Market Heritage Trust, after a Glasgow City Council committee gave its approval today (3 August).
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