Clean-ups and leaf-ups
9 November 2025 We are winding down our clean-up activities for now and our next organised one will be in the New Year. Meanwhile we would like to encourage you to do what you can to keep your patch tidy. […]
Read moreEmployer-supported volunteering
8 November 2025 It was miserable weather at our October clean-up but with the help of our volunteers we collected 16 bags of litter that otherwise would still be polluting our streets. We were glad to be joined by three […]
Read moreGlasgow 850 celebrations
11 October 2025 As part of the Glasgow 850 celebrations we chose to commemorate two important figures on the post-war Glasgow arts scene, the painter and sculptor J.D. Fergusson and the choreographer and dancer Margaret Morris, who made their home […]
Read moreKelbourne Street building site
11 October 2025 Work has finally started on the site of the student accommodation development on Kelbourne Street beside the Happy Park. The contractor (CCG) told us they plan to minimise inconvenience to residents as much as possible. They have […]
Read moreThreat of interruption to electrical heating
9 June 2025 Radio Teleswitch Service (RTS) From the end of June 2025, North Kelvin residents who have electric storage heaters, panel heaters, electric boilers or immersion heaters in a water tank may find they no longer work. The reason […]
Read moreKelvin at the Kibble exhibition
For the first time we’re participating in the annual Kelvin at the Kibble exhibition at the Botanic Gardens. Come along and see our display at the Kibble Palace! Visitors can find out more about a range of local organisations and […]
Read moreFly-tipping and bulk waste disposal
14 April 2025, updated 20 June 2025 We have noticed fly-tipping taking place in the North Kelvin area. In some cases residents may have paid for a contractor to have waste disposed of properly, but if the contractor is unregistered […]
Read moreConsultation on proposed tourist levy
The City Council are holding a consultation on the proposed Visitor Levy scheme and are gathering the views of residents (as well as those of visitors, hoteliers, B&B owners, Airbnb owners etc). The proposed levy The Visitor Levy (Scotland) […]
Read moreUpdate on Ruchill Park volunteering
16 February 2025 Views from the flagpole As a result of the formation of the Friends of Ruchill Park, the Council has cleared the overgrown vegetation at the top of the Flagpole Hill. After many years we again have a […]
Read moreRPZ limited review
12 February 2025 The City Council is conducting a limited review of the Restricted Parking Zone (RPZ) and has asked us to gather residents’ views. ★ Please note: the review will consider things like parking bay position and signage but […]
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