News

Late Filming – Bell and Parnie Streets, 2nd – 4th June

The Community Council has been briefed about day and night shooting in  June in Bell and Parnie Streets for the Sky TV series Meantime, starring James McAvoy, Christopher Eccleston (Dr Who) and Shirley Henderson (‘Moaning Myrtle’ in the Harry Potter films).

We have expressed serious concerns about the late night/early morning activities and associated noise and lighting. The film company has assured us that the crew will keep disturbances to the minimum but feel free to contact us on (info@mctcc.scot) or the location manager Lloret MacKenna Dunn on 07836 574 927 or email locations@lloretdunn.com

BELL STREET 

Visit #1 Tuesday 2 June 

Filming hours approx. 3pm to 1am.

Visit #2 Wednesday 10 June approx 3 hours between 8am and 6pm.

Prep/reinstatement approx. 8am – 6pm the day before and the day after each visit and from 8am on the filming day.

PARNIE STREET 

Thursday 4 Jun 

Filming hours approx. 3pm to 1am.

Prep/reinstatement approx. 8am – 6pm the day before and the day after.

The filming will consist mainly of dialogue scenes but will also show people walking along the streets and into no. 29 Parnie/NQ64 Bell Street and will include vehicles parking and driving off.  There will be no stunts or special effects

A small drone may be used to film night scenes.

As the production is set in 2015, anyone with a vehicle dating from then or older is invited to contact the film company (details above) to arrange to park within the road closures.

Ingram St/Queen St Bus Gate Active from 11th May

The Westbound bus gate at the junction of Ingram and Queen Streets will be active from Monday 11th May. It will be in operation from 7am to 7pm, Monday to Sunday, and can only be used by Buses, taxis, cycles and commercial vehicles. When it is operational, the westbound routes for all other traffic from the Merchant City will be Glassford St > Stockwell St > Howard St > Clyde Street, or High St > Saltmarket > Clyde St. Remember that work will also start on the Stockwell St Avenue project in the near future.

To compound this, the south side of George Square between Cochrane St and Queen St will close the same day for an unspecified period whilst the road surface is relaid. All buses/taxis that currently use that route will be using Ingram St.

TRNSMT Drop-in Session 23rd April 2026 at 5.30pm

TRNSMT will be holding an in-person drop-in session for the community on Thursday 23rd April between 5.30pm and 7pm. This is the community’s last opportunity to put questions direct to the organisers, including about their plans to show the World Cup match on 19th June.

Visit Calton Heritage and Learning Centre, 423 London Road, G40 1AG between 5.30pm and 7pm to talk to the organisers.

2026 Ramshorn Graveyard Tours Launched

Friends of Ramshorn Graveyard (FORG) are delighted to announce the launch of their 2026 Tours. Taking place on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 20th May until 12th September, the 2-hour tours explore the rich history of the graveyard in the heart of the Merchant City.

Tours are free to attend, although donations are welcome. To view available dates and book your tour, please visit https://ramshorngraveyard.org.

Save Trongate 103 Community Protest, 27th March

MCTCC have been asked to share the following information:

There will be a community protest on Friday 27th March between 12pm and 2pm at 229 George St Glasgow, in relation to Trongate 103.

TRNSMT Drop-in Session 24th March 2026 at 6pm

TRNSMT will be holding an online drop-in session for the community on Tuesday 24th March at 6pm via Microsoft Teams.

Register in advance by completing the Google Docs form.

There will an in-person event in April. We will share details of that nearer the time.

Temporary City Centre Dispersal Zone effective from 20th March 2026

A temporary dispersal zone will be introduced in Glasgow city centre from Friday, 20 March, 2026, as part of ongoing work to address anti-social behaviour and crime in the area.

The zone will cover an area bounded by St Vincent Place, Glassford Street/Stockwell Street, to the far side of the riverbank, and York Street/West Campbell Street. Glasgow Central Station, St Enoch Square and Union Street all fall within the zone.

The powers allow officers to direct groups of two or more people to leave the area if their behaviour is impacting on the safety and wellbeing of others. Those directed to leave will not be permitted to return to the area for 24 hours.
The measure will be used proportionately and only when necessary as part of wider work with partners to support a safe and welcoming city centre.

Information from Police Scotland

M8 Woodside Viaduct Permanent Works – Public Engagement Events

Wednesday 25th February from 12 noon to 7pm and Wednesday 4th March from 10am to 5pm

Transport Scotland is currently assessing options for the permanent solution that will ensure the long-term future for this vital stretch of Scotland’s Trunk Road Network. As part of this, Transport Scotland is holding public exhibitions and would welcome feedback on the options for a long-term solution to help inform the next steps of the Permanent Works project.

Public Engagement Events

We are inviting you to attend one of the public engagement events being held to provide local communities and road users with the opportunity to learn more and to share their feedback on the permanent works solution for the M8 Woodside Viaducts.

The details for the public engagements are:

• Wednesday 25 February 2026, 12noon to 7pm

Dundasvale Residents Hall and Community Hub

12 Dundasvale Court, Glasgow, G4 0JS

• Wednesday 4 March 2026, 10am to 5pm

Woodside Halls

36 Glenfarg Street, Glasgow, G20 7QE

A virtual exhibition room will also be available from 12 noon on Wednesday 25 February for anyone unable to attend the in-person events: pinpointcloud.co.uk/M8WoodsideViaducts

Feedback forms will be available at the in-person events and online via the virtual exhibition room. Feedback should be submitted no later than Wednesday 25 March 2026.

For more information visit www.transport.gov.scot/woodside or email M8WoodsideViaducts@wsp.com