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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

Community Council Vacancy

A vacancy has arisen on Merchant City and Trongate Community Council (MCTCC) and we are seeking nominations to fill it.

MCTCC is one of the most dynamic Community Councils in Glasgow. We represent and campaign for everyone in an area rich in history and including some of the city’s most famous attractions, buildings, monuments and streets.

We are consulted officially by Glasgow City Council on planning and licensing matters and represent residents on several committees and other bodies.

We hold public meetings in the splendid surroundings of Glasgow City Chambers on the evening of the last Tuesday of each month (except December), and as a Community Council meet more informally two weeks beforehand.

Community Councillors must live in the MCTCC area, be on the electoral register and be 16 or over.

If you feel you can play a part, or know someone who could, email [email protected] or talk to us at one of our public meetings.

Spiderman comes to the Merchant City

The streets of the Merchant City were transformed into downtown US as part of the filming of Spiderman: Brand New Day. Wilson St and Hutcheson St were completely refurbished with American street names, post boxes, traffic signals, and the office fronts were repainted with grafitti for the filming. Tanks were seen driving down Hutcheson St, accompanied by many explosions and special effect shots. Hundreds of spectators crowded round the barricades hoping to catch some of the action, and maybe even see one of the stars!
Shahzaib Yaqoob, from Bodo Production was in town for the shooting:

“I run Bodo Production, a creative platform where I focus on photography and short films. Recently, I travelled to Glasgow to do a Spider-Man photo shoot during the filming of Spider-Man: Brand New Day. The experience was phenomenal – I not only worked on our short film project but also had the chance to meet many welcoming locals and Spider-Man fans. Glasgow’s atmosphere and energy made the trip truly unforgettable”.

Picture credit: Shahzaib Yaqoob, Bodo Production. Used with permission. You can see more of Shahzaib’s work on [https://www.instagram.com/bodoproduction/](https://www.instagram.com/bodoproduction/).

‘Keeper of Light’ Unveiled

The stunning ‘Keeper of Light’ mural created by world-renowned artist Smug, was formally unveiled recently at a special event at the Social Hub, who commissioned the work.

The tallest mural in the city centre, ‘Keeper of Light’ celebrates the richness and diversity of the Merchant City past, present and future, and is already a popular stop on the many trails around the city’s murals. Community involvement was key to the design and development of the mural, led by SWG3’S Yardworks project. There are references to the Tollbooth Steeple, Tron Theatre, the Cenotaph, candle-making heritage, the area’s nightlife, all woven together round the figure themself, which celebrates the LGBTQI+ community that has long been a part of the Merchant City.

Creating the mural took several weeks in full view of passers-by…

Photographs by Niall McColl. Used with permission

Filming on Cochrane and surrounding streets – 21 – 26 August 

There’s more filming taking place in the area.., and there will be closures on additional streets. Affected streets include Cochrane, John, Montrose and South Frederick.

For residents and visitors there will be road closures and suspension of parking bays. Filming is scheduled to take place between 8 am and 6 pm but there may be activity as early as 6 am and up to 8 pm.

Residents with their own designated parking spaces are being offered alternative places. Traffic management will be in effect in several locations.

The film location company has done its best to contact local residents and businesses. However, if you have any concerns it has not been able to address for you please contact us via [email protected].

Closed Roads

• Cochrane St, John St (between Ingram and Cochrane Streets) and South Frederick St from 22nd August at 9.00am until 11.59pm on 26th August
• John St between George and Cochrane St from 22nd August at 5.00am until 10.00pm on 24th August
• Montrose St between George and Ingram St from 25th August at 7.00am until 11.59pm on 26th August

There will be loading and waiting restrictions in the days leading up to these closures.

Filming on Wilson St – 10 to 18 August

Your Community Council has been advised of the closure of parts of Merchant City on Wednesday and Thursday 13 and 14 August due to filming of a major movie.

Affected streets include Wilson, Candleriggs, Hutcheson, Brunswick and Glassford.

For residents and visitors there will be road closures and suspension of parking bays. Filming is scheduled to take place between 8 am and 6 pm but there may be activity as early as 6 am and up to 8 pm.

Residents with their own designated parking spaces are being offered alternative places. Traffic management will be in effect in several locations.

The film location company has done its best to contact local residents and businesses. However, if you have any concerns it has not been able to address for you please contact us via [email protected].

Closed Roads

• Ingram St between Queen St and Glassford St from 9 August at 12.01am until 10 August 11.59pm
• Hutcheson St between Trongate and Wilson St from 11 August at 8.00am until 15 August at 6.00pm
• WIlson St, Brunswick St, Hutcheson St and Garth St from 12 August at 8.00am until 15 August at 11.59pm
• Candleriggs from 13 August at 6.00am until 14 August at 11.59pm
• Traffic on Glassford St will be temporarily managed by stop/go signs from 13 August at 9.30am until 14 August at 4.00pm.

Temporary two-way street

Bell St between Candleriggs and Albion St will temporarily be two-way from 13 August at 9.30am until 14 August at 4.00pm.

There will be loading and waiting restrictions in the days leading up to these closures.