Take a walk - Mural Trail, Tuesday 7th May at 6pm

Free Mural Trail, Tuesday 7th may at 6pm, Meet outside the Social Hub

Murals of the Merchant City - Tuesday 7th May at 6pm

Join Walking Tours of Glasgow - Explore the existing murals around the Merchant City and Trongate for inspiration on what should be on the wall of Social Hub.

Email [email protected] to book


Social Hub Mural Consultation "Make Room for What Matters"

Public Consultation: "Make Room  for What Matters" Mural - Candleriggs, Merchant City, Glasgow.

Merchant City & Trongate Council is a vibrant voluntary community organization dedicated to fostering connections, maximizing communication between residents and visitors to the area, whilst celebrating diversity. 

In collaboration with the brand new Social Hub Hotel, SWG3 Yardworks Art, MC&TCC and Glasgow City Council are excited to introduce a new public art installation in Candleriggs Square, in the heart of  Glasgow's Merchant City. Commissioned by The Social Hub, developed by Yardworks Glasgow and working alongside the community council,  this mural aims to inspire reflection on the themes of community, heritage, and cherished moments under the banner of "Make Room  for What Matters."

As part of our commitment to inclusivity and community engagement, we value your input to ensure that this mural resonates deeply with the diverse voices of the area. Your perspectives are invaluable in shaping a meaningful and representative piece of public art. We invite residents, business owners, and visitors alike to participate in this exciting consultation process.

There is a consultation document available online, which can be completed until 3rd May 2024.

In-person events

Saturday April 20th - Dynamic consultation at in Merchant City Square

Thursday May 2nd - Print Clan Workshop - The Social Hub, Candleriggs Square

Thursday May 9th - Business consultation evening - Social Hub Hotel. Candleriggs Square 


Mens 10K 2023

The Men's 10K and Women's 10K take place on Sunday 18th June. There will be many roads closed around the Merchant City and Trongate area - see Road Restrictions: Men’s 10K and Women’s 10K, Sunday 18 June 2023


Race for Life 2023

Visit https://raceforlife.cancerresearchuk.org/ for more information.

There will be road closures throughout the area during the event.


TRNSMT Drop-in Session

DF Concerts & Events invite members of the public to come along to hear more about the events taking place on Glasgow Green this summer, between 6 and 9 July. Representatives from DF Concerts, event traffic and security teams, Police Scotland and Glasgow City Council will be there to answer questions regarding the planning of the events.

 


PROHIBITION 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 length
  • Ingram Street, for its entire length
  • Montrose Street,(Southbound) between George Street and Ingram Street
  • Shuttle Street, for its entire length
  • Trongate, for its entire length
  • Wilson Street, between Glassford Street and Candleriggs

05:00hrs on the 1 October 2022 to 16:30hrs on the 2 October 2022

  • Cochrane Street, for its whole length
  • George Square, (east part), for its entire length
  • George Square, (south part), for its entire length
  • John Street, between Ingram Street and George Street
  • Montrose Street (Northbound), between Ingram Street and Cochrane Street
  • South Frederick Street, for its whole length

04:00hrs to 16:30 on the 2 October 2022

  • A814 (eastbound), Finneston Street off Ramp
  • A814 (eastbound), Finneston Street on Ramp
  • A814 (westbound), Finnieston Street off Ramp
  • Anchor Lane, for its whole length
  • Anderston Quay, for its entire length
  • Argyle Street, (Westbound), between Finnieston Street and St Vincent Street
  • Argyle Street, from Berkeley Street to Finnieston Street
  • Argyle Street, from Elliot Street to Finnieston Street
  • Blythswood Street, between Blythswood Square and St Vincent Street
  • Bothwell Street, between Wellington Street and Hope Street
  • Broomielaw, for its entire length
  • Broomloan Road, between Edminston Drive and Paisley Road West
  • Brunswick Street, between Ingram Street and Wilson Street
  • Carnoustie Street, between M74 off ramp and Scotland Street
  • Clyde Arc Bridge, for its entire length
  • Clyde Place, between George V Bridge and Glasgow Bridge
  • Clyde Street, for its entire length
  • Commerce Street, between Kingston Street and Clyde Place
  • Crown Street, from Saltmarket to Ballater Street
  • Douglas Street, between Bothwell Street and St Vincent Street
  • Dumbreck Road, between St Andrews Drive and Mosspark Boulevard
  • Dunlop Street, between Howard Street and Clyde Street
  • Elderslie Street, between Dorset St and St Vincent Street
  • Elderslie Street, between Houldsworth Street and St Vincent Street
  • Elmbank Street, between Elmbank Crescent and St Vincent Street
  • Finnieston Quay, between Tunnel Street and Clyde Arc Bridge
  • Finnieston Street, between Argyle Street and A814 Finnieston Street Off Ramp
  • Finnieston Street, between Stobcross Road and Clyde Arc Bridge
  • George Square, all sides for its entire length
  • George V Bridge, for its entire length
  • Glasgow Bridge, for its entire length
  • Gorbals Street, between Norfolk Street to Clyde Street
  • Govan Road, between Clyde Arc Bridge and Pacific Drive
  • Govan Road, between Lorne Street and Pacific Drive
  • Govan Road, between Lorne Street and Pacific Quay
  • Greendyke Street (Westbound), between Gallowgate and Saltmarket.
  • Haggs Road, between Titwood Road and Shawmoss Road
  • Harvie Street, for its entire length
  • Holland Street, between West George Lane and St Vincent Street
  • Hope Street, between West George Street and Waterloo Street
  • Hutcheson Street, between Ingram Street and Wilson Street
  • Ingram Street, (Westbound), between Hannover Street and Queen Street
  • John Street, between George Street and Martha Street
  • Lancefield Quay, for its entire length
  • Lorne Street, between Paisley Road West and Govan Road
  • M77 Northbound, off ramp to Dumbreck Road
  • Montrose Street,(Southbound) between George Street and Ingram Street
  • Mosspark Boulevard, between Dumbreck Road and Bellahouston Drive
  • Nelson Mandela Place for its entire length
  • Newton Street, between Elmbank Crescent and St Vincent Street
  • North Hanover Street between George Square and Cathedral Street
  • Pacific Drive, between Govan Road and Finnieston Street
  • Paisley Road West, between Helen Street to Paisley Road
  • Paisley Road, between Paisley Road West and Seaward St
  • Pitt Street, between Bothwell Street and St Vincent Street
  • Queen Street, between Ingram and George Square
  • Renfield Street, Between West George and St Vincent Street
  • Saltmarket (Southbound), from St Andrews Street to Clyde Street
  • Saltmarket (Northbound), between Clyde Street and Trongate.
  • Scotland Street, from West Street to Seaward Street
  • Seaward Street, between Scotland Street and Paisley Road
  • Shields Road, between Scotland Street and St Andrews Drive
  • St Andrews Drive, between St Andrews Close and Dumbreck Road
  • St Vincent Place, for its entire length
  • St Vincent Street, for its entire length
  • Stockwell Street, between Bridgegate and Clyde Street
  • Wellington Street, between West George Street and St Vincent Street
  • West Campbell Street, between St Vincent Street and Bothwell Street
  • West George Street between West Nile Street and George Square
  • West Nile Street, (Southbound) between Bath Street and Gordon Street
  • West Street between Cook Street and Scotland Street

What Next for Glasgow City Centre

Join GCHT for an in-person panel discussion that asks the question, “What Next for Glasgow’s City Centre?”
 
The panelists will look at the challenges currently affecting the city centre such as the legacy of the Covid 19 pandemic, the high number of vacant buildings and the decline in shopfront retail, as well as how solutions to these challenges can help tackle the climate crisis.
 
After hearing from our expert panelists, we’ll open it up to you for questions and discussion about how we can shape a city centre that maintains its historic character and is accessible, safe and functional for Glasgow’s people and visitors.
 
The event will be chaired by Bailie Christy Mearns, Depute Lord Provost
 
The panellists will be:
Paola Pasino, Glasgow City Council
Thierry Lye, Chair of the New Glasgow Society
Euan Leitch, Chief Executive of SURF - Scotland's Regeneration Forum

Avenues Consultation - Argyle St East/St Enoch Sq/Dixon St (Online)

Changes are being made to Argyle Street east ​of Central Station, St Enoch Square, Dixon Street and around Barrowlands Park as part of the Glasgow Avenues Programme.

The proposed changes focus on protecting and prioritising space for active travel, improving connectivity, introducing sustainable green infrastructure and improving the way public transport is accommodated.

You can find out more about the proposals by:

  • Visiting St Enoch Centre on Monday 25th July between approximately 10am and 6pm, to meet the team, see the proposals and have your questions answered.
  • Viewing the proposals online at www.glasgow.gov.uk/avenues
  • Joining an online presentation on Wednesday 27th July ay 7pm, where we will explain the proposals and provide an opportunity to ask questions.

Visit https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/glasgow-avenues-argyle-street-east-registration-372832832037 to register


Mens 10K 2022 - Road restrictions

The following roads will have a No waiting and no loading or unloading restrictions from 15:00hrs on 18 June 2022 to 16:00hrs on the 19 June 2022

The same roads will have a Prohibition of vehicle movements from 06:00hrs to 16:00hrs on 19 June 2022

Argyle Street, between Hope Street and Queen Street
Albion Street, between Trongate and Access to Multi-storey Car Park
Bridgegate,between Kings Street and Saltmarket
Broomielaw, (Westbound), between Glasgow Bridge and Brown Street
Buchanan Street, between Argyle Street and St Vincent Place
Candleriggs, for its entire length
Cochrane Street, for its entire length
Clyde Street, between Crown Street and Bridegate
George Square (South), for its entire length
Glassford Street, for its entire length
George Street, between North Frederick Street and John Street (restricted loading and waiting only)
Hanover Street, for its entire length
High Street, between Bell Street and Gallowgate
Ingram Street, between Queen Street and Albion Street
Miller Street, full length (restricted access only)
Montrose Street, between George Street and Ingram Street
North Hanover Street, between Cathedral Street and George Square
Oswald Street, for its entire length
Queen Street, for its entire length
Saltmarket, between Trongate and Crown Street
South Frederick Street, for its entire length
Stockwell Street, between Howard Street and Trongate
Trongate, for its entire length
Wilson Street, between Hutcheson Street and Virginia Street