2026 Ramshorn Graveyard Tours Launched
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 Protest, 27th March
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.
TNRSMT Community Drop-in Session, 24th March 2026
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
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
Rubbish on their minds in Glasgow city centre
Merchant City and Trongate Community Council volunteers had rubbish on their minds on Saturday morning.
Almost 30 bags were collected throughout much of the area during two hours of hard work in their latest litter pick.
The Community Council plans to increase the number of its litter picks, perhaps to as many as six a year.
Anyone wanting to join the next one should email [email protected] or see our website for its latest news.
M8 Woodside Viaduct Permanent Works - Public Engagement Events
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 [email protected]
Community Litter Pick, 7 March 2026
Community Litter Pick
Saturday 7th March 2026, 10.30am to 12.30pm
MCTCC will be holding their first litter pick of 2026 on Saturday 7th March between 10.30am and 12.30pm. Meet at the Ramshorn Graveyard. Even if you can only spare an hour, you’ll be made very welcome.
Equipment provided
Current Licensing Applications - 31st March
Glasgow City Council Licensing Board notify community councils of newly lodged licensing applications, as we are a statutory consultee. Anyone can make representations about proposed licensing applications. For more information visit the Licensing Board website. To find out how to make a representation, visit https://www.glasgow.gov.uk/article/1095/Make-an-Objection-or-Representation
Current Licensing Applications
| Reference | Premises | Address | Application Type | Details | Last date for comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GC0726 | Arta | 13/19 Walls Street, Glasgow, G1 1PA | Application for Variation of Premises Licence | Variation proposes to amend the access times for children and young persons to “Until 9.00pm for the purposes of having a meal or until 10.00pm when attending an under 18s disco or a private function. The exception to this is when attending a life event occasion such as a wedding, in which case children and young persons will be permitted to remain for the duration of the occasion”. | 09/04/2026 |
| GC2611 | The Social Hub Hotel | 15 Candleriggs Square, Glasgow, G1 1TQ | Application for Variation of Premises Licence | Variation proposes to a) remove condition 3 of the local condition Preventing Public Nuisance (outdoor licensed area) that states “no amplified sound or music shall be played in, or relayed to, the external area”; b) remove Preventing Public Nuisance condition that states “Between the hours of 12 midnight and 1:00am, alcohol shall only be sold at pre-booked functions taking place within the function room of the premises”; c) amend condition 1 of Preventing Public Nuisance (outdoor licensed area) condition to read “The outdoor licensed area on the ground floor must be delineated on the ground by removeable barriers designed to allow access and egress for disabled persons” and separately condition 6 of Preventing Public Nuisance (outdoor licensed area) condition to read “The outdoor licensed areas on the ground and second floors must not be used after 10pm for the consumption of alcohol. The outdoor licensed area on the eighth floor must not be used after 1am for the consumption of alcohol”; d) permit markets as an additional activity; and e) amend the layout of the premises by increasing the external area at ground level, with no change in capacity. | 09/04/2026 |
| GC2373 | Slay | Glassford St Glasgow G1 1UL |
Application for Variation of Premises Licence | Variation proposes to a) increase the commencement hour from 7.00pm to 5.00pm, Monday to Thursday, and from 7.00pm to 12.00pm, Friday to Sunday; b) add televised sports facilities within and outwith core licenced hours; c) add ‘markets’ to Additional Activities; d) amend Children and Young Persons terms of access to read, ‘Young persons will have access until 10:30pm, except when attending a private function or family orientated event where access will be permitted until 12 midnight. After 10:30pm they must be accompanied by an adult. Children aged 14 and above will have access until 10:30pm, except when attending a private function or family orientated event where access will be permitted until 12 midnight. Access will only be permitted when they are accompanied by an adult. Children aged 13 and below will only have access for attendance at a private function of family orientated event when accompanied by an adult until 12 midnight.’; and e) amend the layout of the premises by removing fixed seating booth and partition. | 09/04/2026 |
| LHC00618 | McDonalds | 151-157 Trongate, Glasgow, G1 5HF | Application for Grant of Late Hours Catering Licence | Nature of Goods to be Sold:- Burgers, fries, coffee, soft drinks etc including deliveriesProposed Days and Hours of Opening:- Monday to Sunday: 11.00pm to 4.00 am – restaurant, to include deliveries |
02/04/2026 |
Last updated 31st March 2026
Glasgow's Climate Plan Consultation
Glasgow’s Climate Plan Consultation is now Open
Glasgow is committed to ensuring that our Climate Plan, first published in 2021, stays relevant and effective and has now developed a revision which is out for Consultation. Take the survey here.
This revision builds upon the accomplishments and advances made in the city’s journey towards becoming a net zero carbon city by 2030. It recognises the scale of the opportunity in Glasgow to pursue lower-carbon energy, heating and transport. The Plan reinforces our ambition to become a net zero carbon city and to redouble our efforts to enable a just transition towards that goal.
By bringing together our plans to reduce carbon emissions and to adapt to the impacts of climate change we are already experiencing, we believe that this revised plan will help ensure our city is better equipped to make the journey to net zero carbon and deal with the increasing risks posed by the climate emergency. We also hope that this updated plan makes clear the many benefits that can be achieved through climate action, such as warmer homes, lifting families out of poverty, cleaner air, and providing green job opportunities.
It is really important that Glasgow City Council hears from the people, organisations, and institutions of Glasgow, about what you think, so that they can make sure that Glasgow’s Climate Plan delivers the healthier, greener, more prosperous city that we want to see.
In addition to the revised Climate Plan, they have produced a Quick Guide, which is a good starting point to help you understand what the Climate Plan is and the information it contains. We would also encourage you to have a look at the full Climate Action Plan and let us know your views through this consultation process.
We hope as many people as possible are able to contribute their views to the consultation. Glasgow City Council will also be hosting a series of engagement opportunities across the city during the consultation period. If you are interested in coming along to hear more detail and talk with us about what is important for climate action in Glasgow. This page will be updated with more information about locations, dates and times.
The consultation period runs from Thursday, 11 December 2025 and closes on Sunday, 15 February 2026. Come along to one of our events below to find out more.
- Public Drop In Event St Enochs Centre – 29th January 2026 10am – 4.30pm
- Online Information Session – 5th February 2026 4pm-5pm – Register here
Ingram St/Queen St People First Zone Trial
Ingram St/Queen St People First Zone Trial
Glasgow City Council (GCC) are proposing to trial pedestrian-focussed changes on Queen St and Ingram St, with work scheduled to start in February. The work includes a step-free crossing at the junction of Queen St and Ingram St, followed by the installation of temporary pavement widening and “parklets”.
In advance of the work starting, the proposals can be viewed in the City Chambers’ Satinwood Suite on Thursday 15 January, between 2pm and 7pm. GCC will also launch an online feedback survey shortly; MCTCC will share details when these are available.
Full details about the PFZ approach for Queen Street and Ingram Street, including maps and visualisations are available at https://www.glasgow.gov.uk/peoplefirstzone.