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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]

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 – 29^th January 2026 10am – 4.30pm
• Online Information Session – 5^th February 2026 4pm-5pm – Register here

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.

RNIB Scotland: Getting Around the City Centre

We were delighted to welcome RNIB Scotland to our November meeting to discuss the challenges faced by blind and partially sighted people when they are out and about.

Eileen Clarkson, Campaigns Officer, RNIB Scotland, explains some of the issues:

My colleague Alan Stewart and I welcomed the chance to talk about what it’s like for someone with sight loss navigating Glasgow’s streets.

Even things that appear aesthetically pleasing such as street furniture and planters can be a hazard.  Equally dangerous are badly placed bins, poles or advertising boards. For most sighted people dodging obstacles is relatively easy but this is not the case for people in the blind and partially sighted community.

As the landscape of our city centre changes, blind people must mentally relearn how to navigate their way.  Controlled crossings, well-placed tactile paving – the bumpy slab at the paving edge that indicate changes in the street – and clear roads all help make it easier for people to get around.

As someone with sight loss who visits the Merchant City often, Alan shared some of the tactics he employs – for example how he uses his cane to let people know he is approaching and also for detecting potential hazards.

We hope raising these issues will help people realise what makes for a safe and welcoming environment for those who are blind and partially sighted, and recognise the challenges.

Stop! Look around! Ask if this would be a safe environment for someone who is blind – and think what you can do to improve it.

Merchant City and Trongate is one of the most historic and interesting parts of our city. RNIB Scotland wants it to be accessible for everyone.

To find out more please find the link to our Street Credibility Report:  RNIB Scotland calls for Street Credibility | RNIB

Filming of the BBC legal drama series Counsels inside the Virgin Hotel – closed for almost two years -is likely to cause traffic disruption in Clyde Street from Wednesday 26 to Friday 28 November.

One lane will be closed to allow positioning of lighting machines for cameras.

Filming may take place between 9 am and 7 pm on the Thursday and 9 am to 5 pm on the Friday.

Residents or businesses with concerns or questions can contact Location Manager Rhian Howells on [email protected] or Rebecca Shepherd, Assistant Location Manager, on [email protected]

The plan has three sections:

• Projects associated with land, either used or disused (PL1, PL2 etc).
• Projects associated with places. Buildings that are empty (PP1, PP2, etc.)
• Policy Statements, associated with Planning Policy (PS1, PS2 etc.)

Each project submission has three components:

What – what we are asking for

Where – the Land or Building associated with the project, where it is known or has potential for such development.

Why – the rationale for the Project and alignment with planning policies

Our Local Place Plan includes a number of Policy Statements. These are intended to give Glasgow City Council and potential developers clear guidance on what the Community Council expects in terms of developments in the area, covering topics as:

• Architectural aspirations
• Quality, Traditions and Historical Context
• Tall Buildings
• Improvements to Public Facilities
• Local Environment Improvement

Legends Wanted: Glasgow 2026 Launches Search for more than 3,000 Volunteers

The search is on to find more than 3,000 volunteers to provide the first hello and the final goodbye at Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, as the application portal is now OPEN!

From supporting athletes on venue during competition, through to being a welcoming and friendly face to hundreds of thousands of spectators and media, volunteers will be at the heart of the action next year when the Games return to Glasgow from 23 July to 2 August.

Glasgow 2026 is calling for people to ‘Get In!’ and bring the Games to life, encouraging former volunteers and first-time applicants from all backgrounds across Glasgow, Scotland and the UK to apply. No experience is necessary, and full training will be provided so that volunteers can help the Games run seamlessly.

Applications are now open to be a volunteer at Glasgow 2026. To find out more and apply, visit www.glasgow2026.com.

Applicants must have turned 16– years–old by 1 September 2025.

Please find all relevant information and guidance below via the appropriate links:

• Registration Form – https://workforce.glasgow2026.com/

• FAQ`s – Volunteering FAQs

• Volunteering Roles – Volunteering Roles