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  • Meeting Minutes, 28 February 2023
    Attended by: Tam Coyle (Chair), David Cowan, Peter Hayman, Robin Jones, Eileen Mills, Scott Thornton, Councillor Eva Bolander, DF, TD, TMcK, GM, Police – PCs Rob Wilson and Sean McFadden Apologies: Carla Arrighi, Gary Atkinson, Niall McColl, Ros Wardley-Smith; Councillors Philip Braat, Christy Mearns and Angus Millar,, GW. 1. POLICE REPORT PC McFadden reported that police […]
  • Meeting Minutes, 31 January 2023
    Attended by: Tam Coyle (Chair), Ward Councillors Eva Bolander and Angus Millar, PCs Rob Wilson and Sean McFadden, Gary Atkinson, Peter Hayman, Niall McColl, Eileen Mills, Scott Thornton, Ros Wardley-Smith, TD, BG, MG, CMcK, GM, IO, GS Attended by video link: Ward Councillor Baillie Christy Mearns, EM, GM, GS 1. WELCOME AND APOLOGIES Apologies received […]
  • Meeting Minutes, 29 November 2022
    Attended by: Tam Coyle (Chair), Niall McColl, Eileen Mills, Scott Thornton, MD, TD, IG, EL, TMcK, CMcK, GM, GW; Police: PCs Sean McFadden and Ian Macdougall; Ward Councillors Eva Bolander, Angus Millar and Philip Braat. Attended by video: David Cowan, EM, JR 1. Welcome and apologies Chair Tam Coyle welcomed attendees to the final meeting […]

Health & Wellbeing

  • Women, Destitution & No Recourse to Public Funds
    The Glasgow Violence Against Women Partnership (GVAWP) are delighted to announce the launch of the Women, Destitution & NoRecourse to Public Funds Project, developed by the Women, Asylum, Immigration and Refugee Working Group (WAIR). The project is a joint initiative between the GVAWP, Glasgow Women’s Aid and British Red Cross and has been funded by GCC […]
  • Wise Women – Women’s Safety in Glasgow
    Wise Women are a voluntary sector organisation in Glasgow, established in 1994, that supports women to improve their personal safety and confidence. Tget are currently working in partnership with Glasgow Girls Club, Commonplace and Glasgow Violence Against Women’s Partnership to gather information on women’s safety in the city. To achieve this they have developed an […]
  • Public urged to phone 111 before showing up to GP Out of Hours
    Sharp spike in unscheduled attendances putting model at risk Following an increase in the number of attempted walk-ins at GP Out of Hours centres, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is urging patients to call NHS24 and not turn up at GP Out of Hours sites without an appointment to help preserve the safety of other patients and […]

Police Updates

Planning Applications

  • Proposed Student Accommodation – corner of Hutcheson St and Trongate – Public Consultation
    Caledon Properties propose to demolish the existing buildings on the corner of Hutcheson St and Trongate, to replace them with a 173 bed student accommodation development. There is a public consultation event in Metropolitan (Candleriggs) on Wednesday 30th November, between 12pm and 7pm to view the plans. A further consultation event will take place in […]
  • Planning Applications 22/02215/FUL and 22/02216/LBA – The Briggait, 72 Clyde St
    An application has been lodged for planning permission for Refurbishment works including roof works, fabric repairs, erection of extension, landscaping and associated works. | The Briggait 72 Clyde Street Glasgow Development website: https://www.waspsstudios.org.uk/project/the-briggait-phase-2/ References: 22/02215/FUL and 22/02216/LBA Last date for comments: 22/02216/LBA – Friday 28 October 22/02215/FUL – Monday 31 October Making comments: Comments can […]
  • Planning Application: 22/01862/FUL – 9-11 Argyle St
    An application has been lodged for permission to use retail premises (Class 1) as flatted development ( 4 units) (Sui generis) and external alterations – 9 – 11 Argyle Street Glasgow Reference: 22/01862/FUL Last Date for Comments: Fri 09 Sep 2022 Making comments: Comments can be made via the Council’s online portal or in writing.Development […]
  • Planning Application: 22/01899/FUL – 101 Trongate
    An application has been lodged for planning permission to Use vacant premises as 4No. flatted dwelling with installation of replacement windows, formation of dormer windows, frontage alterations and fabric repairs – 101 Trongate Glasgow Reference: 22/01899/FUL Last Date for Comments Fri 09 Sep 2022 Making comments: Comments can be made via the Council’s online portal […]
  • Planning Application 22/01016/FUL – Use of retail unit (Class 1) as Class 3 and external alterations – 136 Ingram Street
    An application has been lodged for planning permission to convert the retail unit at 136 Ingram St (currently occupied by Bose) into a Class 3 food outlet. Internal and external alterations, including installation of external flue Reference: 22/01016/FUL Last date for comments: Friday 10th June Making comments Comments can be made via the Council’s online […]

Recently Decided Applications

  • Redevelopment of King St Car Park Approved
    Glasgow City Council have today (11 May 2022) approved the redevelopment of King St Car Park (site bounded by Howard St, King St, Osborne St, Stockwell St and Bridgegate) as a mixed use development comprising residential flats (sui generis) office and business (Class 4), hotel and hostel (Class 7 and sui generis), shops (Class 1), […]
  • Approved – Planning Application 21/00997/FUL – alteration to existing plan for Hotel on site bounded by Trongate/Wilson St/Hutcheson St/Brunswick St
    An application has been submitted to Glasgow City Council by Drum Property to alter the existing plan (approved in 2019 – application reference 19/03663/FUL) for the hotel on the Candleriggs site bounded by Trongate/Brunswick St/Wilson St/Hutcheson St. The main change is to add a rooftop terrace on level 8 on the Trongate side. Reference: 21/00997/FUL […]
  • 19/03665/PPP – Candleriggs
    Erection of mixed use development, comprising hotels (Class 7 and sui generis), including ancillary leisure, gym, event, business space and offices, residential flats (sui generis), retail (Class 1), offices (Class 2), restaurants (Class 3), public houses (sui generis) and composite restaurants/public houses with associated car parking, access, landscaping, public realm and engineering/infrastructure works.

Decided Planning Applications history

Current Public Consultations

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    Have your say on proposals for student accommodation on Osborne St – come along to Granite House, 31 – 33 Stockwell Street on 20th February between 2 – 7pm to see what is being proposed for what is currently a gap site.
  • Have Your Say – Proposed Student Accommodation on Osborne St
    Have your say on proposals for student accommodation on Osborne St – come along to Granite House, 31 – 33 Stockwell Street on 20th February between 2 – 7pm to see what is being proposed for what is currently a gap site.
  • Public Consultation – Proposed erection of student accommodation, Trongate/Hutcheson St
    The second public consultation event for the proposed demolition and redevelopment of the site on the corner of Hutcheson St/Trongate will take place this Wednesday, 11th January, in Metropolitan Bar, Candleriggs, between 12noon and 7pm. The proposal has been updated following feedback from the first public consultation. All members of the public are invited to […]
  • Public Consultation – Proposed erection of student accommodation, Trongate/Hutcheson St
    The second public consultation event for the proposed demolition and redevelopment of the site on the corner of Hutcheson St/Trongate will take place this Wednesday, 11th January, in Metropolitan Bar, Candleriggs, between 12noon and 7pm. The proposal has been updated following feedback from the first public consultation.
  • Buchanan Galleries Redevelopment
    Outside our area, but an important development for the city centre nonetheless: The second stage of Buchanan Galleries consultation has kicked off with the release of artists impressions that bring to life the evolving plans. The images reflect feedback from the first stage public consultation and show how replacing the existing Buchanan Galleries building would […]

Road Closures and Roadworks

  • Essential Drainage Improvements On The M74 Port Eglinton Viaduct (J1 And J1A) Commencing 22Nd November 2022
    Amey, on behalf of Transport Scotland as part of the Network Management Contract for the South-West Trunk Road Unit, are undertaking essential drainage improvement works on the M74 motorway bridge – Port Eglinton Viaduct north and south joints between Junctions 1 and 1A. Work will take place fromTuesday 22nd November until Tuesday 29th November 2022, between the hours of 8pm and 6am, each night.  The work will be carried out using overnight road closures […]
  • Christmas Lights Switch on – 20 November 2022
    The following restrictions will be in place on 20 November 2022, for the Christmas Lights switch on on George Square: PROHIBITION OF VEHICLE MOVEMENTS 06:00 hrs to 23:59 hrs on the 20 November 2022 PROHIBITION OF WAITING, LOADING OR UNLOADING – 15:00 hrs on 19 November 2022 to 23:59 hrs 20 November 2022 SUSPENSION OF […]
  • Road Closures – Remembrance Day – 13 November 2022
    PROHIBITION OF VEHICLE MOVEMENTS (Remembrance Parade) 05:00 hrs to 16:00 hrs on 13 November 2022 PROHIBITION OF WAITING, LOADING AND UNLOADING (Remembrance Parade) 15:00 hrs on 12 November 2022 to 16:00 hrs on 13 November 2022 SUSPENSION OF BUS LANE REGULATIONS (Remembrance Parade) From 05:00hrs to 16:00hrs on 13 November 2022
  • M8 WOODSIDE VIADUCTS: OVERNIGHT RESURFACING WORK COMMENCES 31ST OCTOBER
    Amey, on behalf of Transport Scotland, are undertaking resurfacing and lining work on the westbound M8 Woodside Viaducts main line and its off-slip roads, between Junction 17 and Junction 19, from Monday 31st October until Wednesday 2nd November 2022.The work will take place between 8pm to 6am, each night.  This scheme requires a full closure of the westbound M8 carriageway for the extent of […]
  • Roadworks: A804 Dobbies Loan, 17 – 21 October
    Amey, on behalf of Transport Scotland, are undertaking essential overnight maintenance on the M8 Woodside Viaducts beneath the structure on the eastbound A804 Dobbies Loan and the westbound A81 between Garscube Road and Port Dundas Road, from Monday 17thOctober to Friday 21st October 2022. The work will take place between 8pm and 6am, each night and the road will […]