November 2016

Attracting one million more visitors and positioning Glasgow as the 'gateway to Scotland' is at the heart of ambitious plans to grow the city's tourism economy.

The 7000th Glaswegian to benefit from Glasgow City Council's innovative £50million Glasgow Guarantee was recognised at a ceremony in the City Chambers last night.

Glasgow City Council has confirmed that funding decisions for vital local community projects supported by the council's Integrated Grant Fund will be devolved to local areas. The council's Integrated Grant Fund has a budget of just over £28 million supporting some 450 diverse projects which support individuals and communities across the city.

More than 1500 school pupils take part in Glasgow Libraries storytelling sessions during Book Week Scotland.

Glasgow today (Friday, 25 November 2016) announced the UK's most ambitious jobs creation target.

Council leaders today set out plans to secure the Glasgow City Region's long term economic future by building a direct rail link between Glasgow Airport, Paisley and the city centre.

Glasgow City Council has updated and refined its winter maintenance plan, with improved information on subjects including tackling the effects of severe weather, gritting operations, locations of grit bins and self-help advice.

Anyone who has ever considered adopting a child can learn more about what's involved at two drop-in information sessions in the city.

A drop-in event - Your Broomielaw - which will take place at The Ferry, 25 Anderston Quay, between 11am - 9pm on Thursday, 24 November, will offer everyone with an interest or stake in the area the opportunity to help shape its future.

Glasgow City Council's Regeneration and the Economy Committee recently considered a report on the city's 2016/17 programmes for affordable warmth and energy efficiency in Glasgow. Over £5million will be allocated to these three programmes over the course of the current financial year.

Glasgow City Council's Regeneration and the Economy Committee today (15 November) considered a report on the Canal Hamiltonhill Development Framework, which will form the basis for the ongoing redevelopment of the stretch of the canal corridor between Applecross Basin and Firhill Basin in Glasgow.

Almost 100 Glasgow venues won plaudits at the industry event of the year - the city's Best Bar None awards.