September 2023
Glasgow Joins Carter Center Inform Women, Transform Lives Campaign Cities
Glasgow is among 12 cities selected by the Carter Center to participate in the third year of its 'Inform Women, Transform Lives' campaign.
Glasgow to launch new Investment Strategy
A new Investment Strategy for Glasgow was approved today (28 September) by Glasgow City Council.
RAAC concrete and schools
Recently various concerns have been raised about the use of a construction material known as RAAC (reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete).
UCI-branded secure cycle parking hubs now available in Glasgow city centre
In a boost for active travel to, from and around Glasgow city centre, on-demand secure cycle parking hubs are now available in the area.
Seven Lochs Wetland Park Hosts Lake Protection Conference
The Seven Lochs Wetland Park will host delegates from the UK and Ireland Lakes Network (UKILN) when their annual conference visits Glasgow next month (October).
Grants helping to fund improvements to private homes in Glasgow
Almost £7.7million was provided through Glasgow City Council's Private Sector Housing Grant programme to repair and maintain private homes in the 2022/23 financial year, a council committee heard today (26 September).
South Central Local Development Framework now adopted in Glasgow
The Local Development Framework (LDF) for Glasgow's South Central area has now been adopted.
Glasgow's Air Quality Annual Progress Report published
Glasgow's Air Quality Annual Progress Report for 2023 has been published.
Glasgow's Car Share Club Set To Double In Size
Glasgow's pay-as-you-go car share club is set to double in size as part of a renewed deal with service provider Co Wheels.
School Strikes Update
Douglas Hutchison, Executive Director of Education has written to parents and carers to inform them that all nurseries, primaries, secondaries and ASL schools will be closed on the 26th, 27th and 28th September 2023 due to industrial action.
Glasgow retailers join single-use cup recycling initiative
Glasgow retailers and the city council have teamed up with Keep Scotland Beautiful to relaunch its recyclable cup scheme in the city.
District heating networks could warm almost half of Glasgow population
Almost half of Glasgow's residents could heat their homes by connecting to a district heating network as part of a drive to switch to sustainable energy across the city.