Ramshorn Graveyard reopening
MCTCC are delighted to announce that the Ramshorn Graveyard on Ingram Street will finally reopen to the public on Friday 1st July. The graveyard will be open from 8am to 8pm during the summer months - the hours will be reviewed in the Autumn to account for the shorter days. This haven of peace in the centre of the city has been much missed, and we are very grateful to our ward councillors for their efforts in securing the reopening of one of the few pieces of green space in the Merchant City.
Private Tenants - the Glasgow PRS Tenant-Led Housing Commission wants to hear from you!
The unique and trailblazing Glasgow PRS Tenant-Led Housing Commission, delivered in partnership with Tenants Information Service (TIS) and Glasgow City Council, are undertaking a survey of PRS tenants across
Glasgow. As we continue to gather data, evidence, and feedback, we are eager to hear from Glasgow’s tenants, to gain an insight and understanding into personal experiences, challenges, and opportunities to improve Glasgow’s PRS.
Findings and recommendations from the work of the Commission will supplement Glasgow’s Housing Strategy with a view to improving Glasgow’s PRS.
Please spare 5 minutes to complete their survey at https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/DB3L35R
Mens 10K 2022 - Road restrictions
The following roads will have a No waiting and no loading or unloading restrictions from 15:00hrs on 18 June 2022 to 16:00hrs on the 19 June 2022
The same roads will have a Prohibition of vehicle movements from 06:00hrs to 16:00hrs on 19 June 2022
Argyle Street, between Hope Street and Queen Street
Albion Street, between Trongate and Access to Multi-storey Car Park
Bridgegate,between Kings Street and Saltmarket
Broomielaw, (Westbound), between Glasgow Bridge and Brown Street
Buchanan Street, between Argyle Street and St Vincent Place
Candleriggs, for its entire length
Cochrane Street, for its entire length
Clyde Street, between Crown Street and Bridegate
George Square (South), for its entire length
Glassford Street, for its entire length
George Street, between North Frederick Street and John Street (restricted loading and waiting only)
Hanover Street, for its entire length
High Street, between Bell Street and Gallowgate
Ingram Street, between Queen Street and Albion Street
Miller Street, full length (restricted access only)
Montrose Street, between George Street and Ingram Street
North Hanover Street, between Cathedral Street and George Square
Oswald Street, for its entire length
Queen Street, for its entire length
Saltmarket, between Trongate and Crown Street
South Frederick Street, for its entire length
Stockwell Street, between Howard Street and Trongate
Trongate, for its entire length
Wilson Street, between Hutcheson Street and Virginia Street
Glasgow Learning Quarter and Townhead - Public Design Session - 31st May
Walking, cycling or wheeling around the Learning Quarter and Townhead? There's a public design session taking place next week, relating to proposed changes to walking, cycling and wheeling around the Learning Quarter and Townhead in the north-east of Glasgow. The event will be held:
- Tuesday 31st May
- 4.30pm – 7.30pm
- Technology and Innovation Centre (99 George Street), Level 3 Mezzanine
The event is open to all members of the public.
Information from Stantec, published 24 May 2022
Roadworks - Glassford St, 23 May 2022 for 4 weeks
Bus stop improvement works are scheduled to commence at Glassford Street, to replace / upgrade the existing temporary bus stop buildout located at the Marks & Spencer side entry/exit doors.
Works shall include removing existing precast concrete kerbs and footway surfacing and replacing with high quality public realm grade materials including granite kerbs and Caithness flagstones. Rainton Construction Scotland Ltd shall undertake the works on behalf of Glasgow City Council.
A traffic management system with reduced road widths will be in operation from Monday 23rd May 2022 for a duration of 4 weeks. This is to ensure the safety of the public and site operatives. As the bus stop shall be closed for the duration of the works, we have made arrangements for a temporary stop to be provided to ensure continued service to users.
Information from Glasgow City Council. Published 23 May 2022
Scammer Alert
We have been asked to make everyone aware of scammers trying to take advantage of residents worried about the rising cost of living. The Trading Standards team will be at B&Q at Parkhead Forge Retail Park on the morning of Wednesday May 18th offering information and advice on scams.
Trading Standards staff are also joining forces with Police Scotland to carry out spot checks in Glasgow communities to ensure people who are having work done have been offered cooling off periods, have signed contracts and are happy with the work being undertaken.
Consumers should report doorstep scams to Advice Direct Scotland, who provide an advice and advocacy service. Their helpline is 0808 164 6000 and their website is www.consumeradvice.scot Anyone who has been the victim of fraud should report it to Police Scotland on 101 or 999 in an emergency.Traders in Scotland who have been approved by local Council Trading Standards officers can be found through the SCOTSS Approved Trader Portal: https://approvedtrader.scot
TRNSMT - Community Drop in Session, 11th May
DF Concerts & Events invite you to come along to hear more about our 2022 events taking place on Glasgow Green in July this year. The community drop in session will take place on Wednesday 11th May between 5.30pm and 7.30pm, at the Calton Heritage and Learning Centre.
Representatives from DF Concerts, the event Traffic, Security and Noise management teams, as well as representatives from Police Scotland and Glasgow City Council will be available to answer questions regarding the planning of the events.
Location: Main Hall, Calton Heritage and Learning Centre, 423 London Road, G40 1AG
OFFICIAL - Nominations are invited from residents who are 16 years or over to join Merchant City & Trongate Community Council
Public Notice
1. Qualification
Anyone over 16 years of age who resides within the Community Council boundary area can stand for election. All that is required is that the candidate, proposer and seconders’ names appear on the Electoral Register. (Alternative measures for identification and residency status of candidates may be undertaken in certain circumstances)
2. Vacancies
There are currently 2 vacancies being advertised for Merchant City & Trongate Community Council.
3. Closing Date
Valid nomination forms must be submitted to Glasgow City Council (see below) by Friday 13th May 2022. Nomination forms are available by contacting [email protected].
4. Filling Vacancies
- Uncontested Election Meeting:
Should 2 or fewer valid nominations be submitted to Glasgow City Council, the candidates will be elected unopposed on Tuesday 31st May 2022 and will begin at 7pm in a Committee Room within Glasgow City Chambers, 82 George Square, Glasgow, G2 1DU.
- Contested Election – Secret Ballot:
Should more than 2 valid nominations be submitted to Glasgow City Council by Friday 13th May 2022, a secret ballot will take place in a Committee Room within Glasgow City Chambers, 82 George Square, Glasgow, G2 1DU on Tuesday 31st May 2022.
Qualifying residents* will be entitled to cast up to 2 votes during the ballot opening hours 5.30pm – 8.30pm. A list of candidates will be publicly advertised before the secret ballot. The results of the secret ballot will be confirmed at the next scheduled meeting of the community council.
*To vote at a Community Council election, residents’ names and addresses must appear on the Electoral Register or be confirmed using the alternative measures (see Qualification above).
Steven Dowling – Community Council Officer
Community Empowerment Services
Glasgow City Council
City Chambers
82 George Square
Glasgow G2 1DU
Tel. 01792 408082
E: [email protected]
Filming: Saltmarket, Albert Bridge, 10th and 11th March
The following road closures will be in place for filming on 10th and 11th March:
From 19:00hrs on the 10 March 2022 until 06:00hrs on the 11 March 2022 - Prohibition of vehicle movements, any direction
- Crown Street between Clyde Street and Ballater Street (Albert Bridge)
From 22:00hrs on the 10 March 2022 until 06:00hrs on the 11 March 2022 - Prohibition of vehicle movements, temporary stop and hold with traffic management 3 minutes maximum
- Saltmarket between Greendyke Street and Clyde Street
Information provided by Glasgow City Council FIlm Office, 3 March 2022
Out of hours works: Hutcheson St, 26 February 2022
Gilbert Ash will be doing unplanned out of hours works on Saturday 26 February between 0800 and 1700 on the Candleriggs development site, to try and catch up on work due to the recent weather, in advance of a concrete pour. Noise will be kept to a minimum were possible. Majority of works do not require power tools or loud machinery.