March 2024
New Chief Executive Appointed
The Council has appointed Susanne Millar as its new Chief Executive.
Green Investment Team To Unlock Funding for Net-Zero
Plans to create a specialist green investment team that can help unlock a £40billion fund needed for Glasgow's Net Zero ambitions have agreed by the council.
Developer funding to create greenspace improvements in north-east of Glasgow
Glasgow City Council has given the green light to the allocation of over £85,000 in ENV2 (developer contributions) funding to help improve greenspace in Auchinlea Park and Inishail Road in the city's Easterhouse and Craigend/Garthamlock.
New City Centre Strategy will deliver significant regeneration in Glasgow by 2030
Billions of pounds in public and private investment are being delivered in Glasgow city centre, as transformation plans to guide the area's regeneration to 2030 were approved today (21 March) by Glasgow City Council.
Arsonists Torch Children's Train
Arsonists have torched a children's play park causing more than £25,000 worth of damage.
Strong support for more investment in sustainable transport, survey finds.
Glasgow residents want more funding for liveable neighbourhoods that encourage walking, wheeling and cycling as well as investment in public transport.
Pastry Chef Wins Glasgow's Sweet £100 LitterLotto Prize
Pastry chef, Adele McKinley, has bagged Glasgow's tasty £100 LitterLotto prize.
Council disposals to create more social homes and support local businesses
Glasgow City Council today (14 March) approved off-market disposals of five properties and a piece of land all owned by the council to provide new social rented homes, support the growth of local businesses and raise £1,022,500 for public funds.
Lease for Dalmarnock Legacy Hub to be negotiated with Glasgow charity
Negotiations on a lease for the office, former nursery and theatre space at Dalmarnock Legacy Hub between Glasgow City Council and Rockvilla CIC (community interest company) are to begin after a council committee decision today (14 March).
Hillhead Ward by-election results declared
Seonad Hoy, Scottish Green Party has won the by-election for the Hillhead ward of Glasgow City Council held on Thursday 7 March 2024.
Councillors meet to look at how Feminist Urbanism could transform Glasgow
In advance of International Women's Day 2024 this Friday, a group of female councillors met today (6 March) with council officers to discuss what Feminist Urbanism could mean for women and girls in Glasgow.
Investment Zone to support just transition and climate-resilient economic development
A Glasgow City Council committee was recently given an update on the potential of the Glasgow City Region Investment Zone to support the just transition and climate-resilient economic development. Glasgow was recently recognised - by fDi Intelligence - for having the best investment strategy of any large European city.