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The fire-damaged O2 ABC site on Sauchiehall Street can be redeveloped — a move which Glasgow School of Art has said will put the rebuild of the Mackintosh building at “significant risk”.

The planning committee has approved Vita Group’s bid for a foodhall and student flats.

O2 ABC owners say Glasgow art school 'ignored fire warning' amid redevelopment row The Glasgow School of Art is objecting to the O2 ABC owners' plans to reuse the Sauchiehall Street site. The former music venue was damaged by the fire at the art school's Mackintosh building in 2018.

Glasgow's planning committee has voted 6-4 in favour of making a decision on plans for the O2 ABC site today.

There had been calls for a hearing, which would have allowed both the developers and objectors, including GSoA, to make their case.

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Glasgow O2 ABC site plan recommended for approval despite fears for art school Over 350 student beds and a public foodhall are planned on the site of the former music venue on Sauchiehall Street. But Historic Environment Scotland has objected to the proposal.

A foodhall and student flats plan for the O2 ABC site is recommended for approval next week.

But Historic Environment Scotland and the art school have concerns over the impact on the Mackintosh building.

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New Glasgow Labour leader elected after group's AGM The city's Labour group has chosen a new leader after Cllr George Redmond announced his decision to step down from the position.

Rashid Hussain has been elected as the new leader of Glasgow Labour

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Homes approved at Govan docks as part of wider revamp of historic Glasgow site Councillors gave the green light to plans to redevelop part of the disused docks site at a meeting this morning (Tuesday).

Hundreds of homes can be built as part of the wider regeneration of Govan Graving Docks after the developers secured council approval.

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All the projects set to get money from Glasgow's Low Emission Zone fines Councillors will be asked to support splitting the cash between 18 groups when they meet later this week.

Over £620,000 collected from Low Emission Zone fines in Glasgow is set to be split between 18 groups for “environment-enhancing” projects.

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Care workers could strike over Glasgow decision to cut service for elderly Service users and their families are worried about the impact on the quality of care they will receive following the decision.

Care workers will weigh up strike action over a plan to cut a supported living service which elderly users and their families say they rely on.

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Warning Glasgow's homelessness crisis 'unsustainable' as fears raised over £260m black hole There were more than 600 new homelessness applications in Glasgow last month, and the problem has reportedly been made worse by Government policy on asylum claims

Last week, a report warned of the potential funding shortfall facing health and social care services as a result of the crisis.

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Homelessness chief says Government refuses to meet over 'untenable' asylum situation The council declared a housing emergency in late 2023.

Glasgow council leaders urge UK minister to meet over 'untenable' asylum situation in the city

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Young Glasgow 'voter' leaves hand-drawn ballot in by-election box The colourful vote was found in among the ballots in the Southside Central by-election, which was one by the SNP candidate.

And while turnout was low in both by-elections yesterday, the next generation appears keen to engage with local politics...

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Glasgow's SNP group strengthen hold on council after two by-election wins The results came in Southside Central and the North East, with the SNP claiming both seats formwerly held by Labour, as Reform candidates came in third.

The SNP has won two former Labour seats on Glasgow City Council.

Mhairi Hunter was re-elected in Southside Central and Donna McGill was successful in the North East ward.

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Glasgow by-election victory for Labour after death of long-serving SNP councillor The win in Partick East/Kelvindale was Labour's fourth council by-election victory in a matter of weeks.

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James Adams was elected as the new councillor for Partick East/Kelvindale tonight.

He said, during his campaign, the key theme on the doors was "people want GCC and its leadership to focus on actually running an effective council".

Turnout was low in all three wards, with just 12.4% of the electorate voting in North East. All were below 20%.

There was also a strong vote for Reform, as the party came third in each contest.

Labour win three Glasgow by-elections and say city wants change The party said their victory in the Drumchapel/Anniesland, Maryhill and North East wards was 'a message to the SNP' that voters were unhappy with the state of public services.

Glasgow Labour won 3 by-elections last night. Holding seats vacated after 3 councillors stepped down, with 2 elected as MPs in July.

Group leader George Redmond said the people "are telling us they need a change in Glasgow".

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It was three wins for Labour tonight, with Davena Rankin elected in Drumchapel/Anniesland.

Another Labour win in Maryhill as Marie Garrity is elected.

Turnout was 19.3%

Labour win in the North East ward. Mary McNab has been elected.

Turnout was just over 12%

Counting is ongoing in 3 Glasgow by-elections. Turnout is expected to be low.

First declaration could be around 12.30.

Glasgow council by-elections: everything you need to know Polling stations in the Maryhill, Drumchapel/Anniesland and North East wards will be open from 7am to 10pm on Thursday.

Three council by-elections are being held in Glasgow today. Polls are now open.

Councillors will be elected in the Drumchapel/Anniesland, Maryhill and North East wards.

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Ex-Rangers star appeals Glasgow council decision to reject Ibrox pub plan Scott Arfield wants to turn a former Ladbrokes into a pub but council planners believe it would have a negative impact on nearby residents.

Ex-Rangers player Scott Arfield wants to open a pub near Ibrox. Plans have twice been rejected by the council.

His appeal will be heard next week. It says the bar would only open on match days and for special ticketed events.

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Netherlee mum says care charge plans put daughter at risk of social isolation Tracey Campbell is worried about her daughter Leia's mental health if the proposed charge is rolled out. Over 600 people have signed her petition against the plan.

£20 per hour social care charges are proposed in East Renfrewshire. Up to 1,000 residents could be affected.

One mum says they'll put her daughter at risk of social isolation. Over 600 people have signed her petition against the plan.

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