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 secretary@mctcc.scot 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 M8WoodsideViaducts@wsp.com
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 - 6th October
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 |
| GC2802 | Toki Mart | 38 St Enoch Square, Glasgow, G1 4DF | Application for Grant of Premises Licence | Proposed Hours: Monday to Sunday, 10.00am until 10.00pm Proposed Activities: Premises offering alcohol for consumption off the premises and offering, recorded music. |
15 October 2026 |
| GC2700 | Slanj Kilts | 30 St Enoch Square, Glasgow, G1 4DB | Application for Variation of Premises Licence | Variation proposes to add the following to Additional Activities, ‘Online sales of alcohol through the business website, with orders processed and fulfilled from the licensed premises for consumption off the premises.’ | 15 October 2026 |
Temporary Public Entertainment Licence
| Reference | Premises | Address | Application Type | Details | Last date for comments |
| PEL01496 | St Enoch Square, Glasgow, G1 4BW | Temporary Public Entertainment Licence | Swing Grill Bar Hub – with live entertainment and music Food Hub Artisan food & Retail x 29 Attractions ( 5 units – Solar Observation Wheel, Kiddies Rides, Bungee Trampolines, Helter Skelter) Proposed Days and Hours of Opening:- 6 November 2026 to 18 November 2026 Monday – Sunday 10.00am – 10.00pm |
12 October 2026 | |
| PEL01497 | St Enoch Square, Glasgow, G1 4BW | Temporary Public Entertainment Licence | Swing Grill Bar Hub – with live entertainment and music Food Hub Artisan food & Retail x 29 Attractions ( 5 units – Solar Observation Wheel, Kiddies Rides, Bungee Trampolines, Helter Skelter) Proposed Days and Hours of Opening:-19 December 2026 – to 27 December 2026 Monday to Sunday 10.00am – 10.00pm Closed 25/12/26 |
12 October 2026 |
Last updated 6th October 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.
RNIB Scotland: Getting Around the City Centre
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
'Counsels' Filming on Clyde St, 26th - 28th November
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 rhian@crew-network.co.uk or Rebecca Shepherd, Assistant Location Manager, on Rebecca.shepherd.14@outlook.com
Local Place Plan
This is your Community. Have your Say
Our Local Place Plan reflects what our Community values most and the changes we would like to see for the future.
We believe the Plan will make the Merchant City and Trongate a more attractive place to live, thereby helping to achieve the aims of Glasgow City Council’s City Centre Strategy and enhancing the vibrancy and inclusivity for which it is already known.
MCTCC’s Local Place Plan fully supports Glasgow City Council’s historic environment guidance and placemaking principles, which aim to preserve the character, safeguard the heritage, and protect the amenity of Merchant City and Trongate, while also ensuring public safety, inclusion, and accessibility.
Local Place Plan
Our Local Place Plan
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
Policy Statements
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