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Next Meeting
- Community Council Meeting – OctoberThe agenda will be published no less than one week before the meeting, along with the draft minutes of the previous meeting
Latest News
- Roadworks – M8 Woodside Viaducts Propping Works start 17 October 2022Amey, on behalf of Transport Scotland, are undertaking the next phase of propping works on the M8 Woodside Viaducts on the A804 Phoenix Road, directly below the Viaducts from Monday 17th October 2022. Phoenix Road will be closed eastbound to facilitate the next phase of propping to the eastbound viaduct at two locations adjacent to […]
- New Planning Legislation Coming into Force 1 October 2022n response to the pandemic, the Scottish Government introduced several temporary legislative provisions to enable aspects of the planning system to continue operating in the context of coronavirus restrictions. Those temporary provisions which remain in place will cease to apply after 30 September 2022. These are: Extensions to the duration of planning permission, listed building […]
- Road Restrictions – Glasgow City Centre, 1 and 2 October – Great Scottish RunPROHIBITION OF VEHICLE MOVEMENTS 05:00hrs to 16:30hrs on the 1 October 2022 Albion Street, for its entire length Bell Street, between Candleriggs and High Street Brunswick Street, for its entire length Candleriggs, for its entire length George Street, between Montrose Street and High Street Glassford Street, for its entire length Hutcheson Street, for its entire […]
- Road Restrictions – Trongate – 28 to 30 September 2022Glasgow City Council in exercise of the powers conferred on it by Section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, as amended by Schedule 1 of the Road Traffic (Temporary Restrictions) Act 1991, and of all other enabling powers, hereby makes the following Order: – This Order may be cited as “Glasgow City Council […]
- Appointment of Minute SecretaryMCTCC are looking for an enthusiastic person to be our Minute Secretary, to attend our meetings on the last Tuesday evening of the month (ex December), prepare draft minutes and circulate them to the Community Council to review. Good listening and word processing skills are necessary, and some knowledge of the workings of the community […]
Latest Planning News
- New Planning Legislation Coming into Force 1 October 2022n response to the pandemic, the Scottish Government introduced several temporary legislative provisions to enable aspects of the planning system to continue operating in the context of coronavirus restrictions. Those temporary provisions which remain in place will cease to apply after 30 September 2022. These are: Extensions to the duration of planning permission, listed building […]
- Buchanan Galleries RedevelopmentOutside our area, but an important development for the city centre nonetheless: The second stage of Buchanan Galleries consultation has kicked off with the release of artists impressions that bring to life the evolving plans. The images reflect feedback from the first stage public consultation and show how replacing the existing Buchanan Galleries building would […]
- Strathclyde University TIC2 ConsultationOn Monday 12th September (3pm-7pm) the consultation website will be activated with a live chat function. This will enable direct contact with the project team who will be able to answer questions. Persons willing to participate should access the consultation website at Charles Huang Advanced Technology and Innovation Centre | University of Strathclyde and follow the ‘live chat’ […]
Community Council News
- MCTCC Minutes, 30 August 2022Tuesday 30th August 2022 at 7pm in Committee Room 1, Glasgow City Chambers and online via Zoom 1. Welcome Tam Coyle welcomed everyone to the meeting 2. Attendance and Apologies 2.1 Community Councillors:- Chair: Tam Coyle; Niall McColl, David Cowan; Peter Hayman; Scott Thornton; Eileen Mills; Gary and Rosalind Atkinson 2.2 Residents:- EM, TD, CM, GM, MR, AL, PM 2.3 Elected Members:- Cllr Eva Bolander, Cllr Angus Millar, Cllr […]
- Meeting Minutes 26 July 2022Tuesday 26th July 2022 at 7pm in Committee Room 1,Glasgow City Chambers and online via Zoom 1. Welcome Tam Coyle welcomed everyone to the meeting 2. Attendance and Apologies 2.1 Community Councillors Chair: Tam Coyle; Niall McColl, David Cowan; Peter Hayman; Eileen Mills, Gary Atkinson and Scott Thornton 2.2 Residents EM; TD; CM; TM;GM; MR; RA 2.3 Elected Members Kaukab […]
- Meeting Minutes, 28 June 202228 June 2022 at 7pm in Glasgow City Chambers and online via Zoom 1. Welcome Tam Coyle welcomed everyone to the meeting 2. Attendance and Apologies 2.1 Community Councillors Carla Arrighi(for part of meeting); Gary Atkinson; Tam Coyle; David Cowan; Peter Hayman; Robin Jones; Niall McColl; Eileen Mills; Daniel O’Malley; Scott Thornton; 2.2 Residents AW, EM, AL, TD, CM, TM, […]