18 Aug 2026Mixed-use city centre redevelopment approvedPlanning · planning— The committee agreed planning permission in principle for a major mixed-use development at 200 Renfield Street, combining co-living, purpose-built student accommodation, commercial space, and non-term-time short-stay accommodation. Approval was subject to a section 75 agreement and extensive conditions, including additional controls on amenity space, play space, art strategy, and pop-up space operation.£50m–£150mPolicy
“The application under consideration today seeks full planning permission for the reaction of a co -living residential building and a purpose -built student accommodation building with a ground floor commercial unit. The application also includes non -term time use of the PBSA bui…”
13 Aug 2026Gambling harms grant awardedPublic Health · health social care— Glasgow City Council and partners were successfully awarded £3.44 million over three years from gambling levy funding, with the first year of that resource now being delivered. The programme will fund a multi-agency team, education and youth work, a multiple-risk service for young people, financial advice, training, lived-experience input, place-based work in three neighbourhoods, and a small grants fund.£3.4mSpending
6 Aug 2026Early learning and childcare framework awardEducation · finance resources— Committee approval was sought for, and appears to have agreed, a flexible procurement framework for funded early learning and childcare services. The framework covers an annual budget of £38 million, lasts five years with a possible three-year extension, and has an estimated total value of about £347 million. Ninety-eight providers were recommended for appointment after a competitive process.£347mSpending
6 Aug 2026Bulk waste contract splitWaste Management · finance resources— The committee approved a two-supplier contract for bulk waste collection, reception, reuse, recycling and treatment/diversion. The contract is worth up to £44 million over four years, with around 50,000 tonnes per year expected and an estimated 6% saving against current rates.£44mSpending
18 Jun 2026Heritage trust funding approvedHousing and Heritage · cabinet executive— The council proposed and approved direct funding for Glasgow City Heritage Trust and Glasgow Building Preservation Trust for 2026-27, including £240,000 for GCHT, £50,000 for GBPT and a further £10,000 for Doors Open Day support. The paper framed this as core funding to deliver heritage protection, repair, skills and engagement work, alongside wider external funding from Historic Environment Scotland.£300kSpending
11 Aug 2026Refusal of Calder Street extensionPlanning · planning— Members agreed to uphold the original refusal for the proposed two-storey extension at 311 Calder Street. The committee identified multiple policy conflicts relating to the listed building's character, the proposed materials and roof form, the entrance projecting beyond the building line, overlooking of Batson Street properties, daylight loss to neighbours and nursery play space, and lack of parking/cycle provision.Policy
Over the last 12 months, the most frequently discussed commercial topics in this council's meetings have been IT & Digital (144 mentions, easing), Construction & Building Works (78 mentions, easing), Professional Services (68 mentions, easing) and Highways & Transport (35 mentions, easing).
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