Glasgow City Council

































































Glasgow City Council

Full council election every 4 years.

Coat of arms or logo
Coat of arms


Logo
Glasgow City Council logo

Type
Type

Unitary authority

History
Preceded by
Glasgow District Council
Leadership
Council leader

Susan Aitken, SNP
Since 18 May 2017[1]

Depute Leader

David McDonald, SNP
Since 18 May 2017[2]

Lord Provost of Glasgow

Eva Bolander, SNP
Since 18 May 2017[3]

Structure
Seats
85

Glasgow City Council composition
Political groups


Administration


     SNP (39)

Other parties


     Labour (31)


     Conservative (8)

     Scottish Greens (7)


Elections
Voting system

Single transferable vote
Last election

5 May 2017
Next election

5 May 2022[4]
Motto

Let Glasgow Flourish
Meeting place

Headquarters of the council

Glasgow City Chambers
Website

www.glasgow.gov.uk

Glasgow City Council, the local government body of the city of Glasgow, Scotland, became one of the newly created single tier local authorities in 1996, under the Local Government etc. (Scotland) Act 1994,[5] with boundaries somewhat different from those of the City of Glasgow district of the Strathclyde region: parts of the Cambuslang and Halfway and Rutherglen and Fernhill areas were transferred from the city area to the new South Lanarkshire council area.


The district had been created in 1975 under the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973 to include: the former county of the city of Glasgow and a number of areas previously within the county of Lanark: Cambuslang (Central and North, and South lying outwith East Kilbride), Rutherglen (including the burgh of Rutherglen), part of a Carmunnock area (that lying outwith East Kilbride) and Baillieston, Carmyle, Garrowhill, Mount Vernon and Springboig.




Contents






  • 1 History


  • 2 Council structure


    • 2.1 History of leaders and administrations


    • 2.2 Elections


      • 2.2.1 Current multi-member ward system




    • 2.3 Ward notes


      • 2.3.1 Previous ward systems






  • 3 Footnotes





History


The early city was run by the old "Glasgow Town Council". In 1895, the Town Council became "The Corporation of the City of Glasgow" ("Glasgow Corporation" or "City Corporation"). It retained this title until local government re-organisation in 1975, when it became "City of Glasgow District Council". In 1996, following the dissolution of Strathclyde Regional Council and Glasgow District Council, their responsibilities transferred to the new single-tier local authority Glasgow City Council.


The title Lord Provost of Glasgow, used now for the civic leader of the city council, has history dating from the 15th century.


During World War I, the council was unique in the United Kingdom in appointing an official war artist, Frederick Farrell.[6]


Glasgow Corporation Transport was under the control of the Glasgow Corporation, and ran the local buses and Glasgow Trams, until it was superseded by the Greater Glasgow Passenger Transport Executive on 1 June 1973.


During the period of two tier local government (Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973), 1975 to 1996, Glasgow District Council was responsible for refuse collection, museums, libraries and housing, while Strathclyde Regional Council had responsibilities for policing, fire service, water, education, social work and transport.


The city council established in 1996 (Local Government etc. (Scotland) Act 1994), took on the powers and responsibilities previously divided between councils of the Glasgow City district and the Strathclyde region.


The council area borders onto East Dunbartonshire, East Renfrewshire, North Lanarkshire, Renfrewshire, South Lanarkshire and West Dunbartonshire.



Council structure


The council is ceremonially headed by the Lord Provost of Glasgow, who is elected to convene the council and perform associated tasks as a general civic leader and Lord Lieutenant. The current incumbent is Eva Bolander.


The council's executive branch is headed by a Leader of the Council, who is the leader of the largest political grouping, currently the Scottish National Party. The executive committee is usually formed of 19 members across all the elected parties proportionally, however this would have given the SNP a majority of 10 seats despite not gaining one through the election. The Greens proposed an amendment to add an additional seat for each party, making the SNP the biggest minority party.[7] It was passed and so its composition of 23 seats is currently:[8]




























Affiliation

Councillors


Scottish National Party
11


Scottish Labour
8


Scottish Conservative
2


Scottish Greens
2


History of leaders and administrations












































































































Controlling party

Years

Leader


No overall control
1934–1945

1933–1934: George Smith (Labour)
1934–1938: Patrick Dollan (Labour)
1938–1941: Hector McNeill (Labour)
1941–1948: George Smith (Labour)


Labour
1945–1949
1948–1949: Andrew Hood (Labour)


No overall control
1949–1950

1949–1952: John Donald Kelly (Progressive)


Progressives
1950–1952


Labour
1952–1968

1952–1955: Andrew Hood (Labour)
1955–1957: Jean Roberts (Labour)
1957–1958: Myer Galpern (Labour)
1958–1963: Peter Meldrum (Labour)
1963–1968: William Taylor (Labour)


No overall control
1968–1969

1968–1969: John Douglas Glen (Progressive)


Progressives
1969–1970
1969–1970: Peter Gemmill (Progressive)


No overall control
1970–1971


Labour
1971–1977

1971–1972: John Mains (Labour)
1972–1973: Richard Dynes (Labour)
1973–1974: Geoff Shaw (Labour)
1974–1977: Richard Dynes (Labour)


No overall control
1977–1980

1977–1979: John Young (Conservative)

1979–1986: Jean McFadden (Labour)


Labour
1980–2017
1986–1992: Pat Lally (Labour)
1992–1994: Jean McFadden (Labour)
1994–1996: Pat Lally (Labour)
1996–1997: Bob Gould (Labour)
1997–1999: Frank McAveety (Labour)
1999–2005: Charlie Gordon (Labour)
2005–2010: Steven Purcell (Labour)
2010–2015: Gordon Matheson (Labour)
2015–2017: Frank McAveety (Labour)


No overall control
2017–present

2017–present: Susan Aitken (SNP)


Elections



The council consists of 85 councillors elected for a five-year term from 23 wards. These wards were introduced for the 2017 election, replacing those introduced in 2007, and each returns three or four members by the single transferable vote system of election. This system was introduced by the Local Governance (Scotland) Act 2004,[9] as a means of ensuring a reasonably proportionately representative outcome.


The most recent full council election took place on Thursday 4 May 2017. The Scottish National Party became the largest party (39) but did not gain an overall majority; Labour returned fewer councillors (31) and lost overall control, with increased numbers for the Conservatives (8) and the Greens (7).



Current multi-member ward system




Current multi-member wards by number




A new multi-member ward system was introduced for the 2017 council election:



























































































































Ward
Number of councillors
Population
(2015)[10]
1. Linn[a]
4 members
29,575
2. Newlands/Auldburn[b]
3 members
23,144
3. Greater Pollok[c]
4 members
30,729
4. Cardonald[d]
4 members
29,639
5. Govan[e]
4 members
26,769
6. Pollokshields[f]
4 members
27,983
7. Langside[g]
4 members
29,060
8. Southside Central[h]
4 members
25,266
9. Calton[i]
4 members
27,460
10. Anderston/City/Yorkhill[j]
4 members
30,184
11. Hillhead[k]
3 members
25,411
12. Victoria Park[l]
3 members
20,950
13. Garscadden/Scotstounhill[m]
4 members
30,565
14. Drumchapel/Anniesland[n]
4 members
29,432
15. Maryhill[o]
3 members
22,244
16. Canal[p]
4 members
25,000
17. Springburn/Robroyston[q]
4 members
27,237
18. East Centre[r]
4 members
27,991
19. Shettleston[s]
4 members
25,806
20. Baillieston[t]
3 members
21,663
21. North East[u]
3 members
20,457
22. Dennistoun[v]
3 members
20,861
23. Partick East/Kelvindale[w]
4 members
28,914


Ward notes





  1. ^ Carmunnock, Castlemilk, Cathcart (part), Croftfoot King's Park (part), Muirend, Simshill


  2. ^ Arden, Auldhouse, Carnwadric, Cowglen, Hillpark, Kennishead, Mansewood, Merrylee, Newlands, Pollokshaws


  3. ^ Crookston (part), Darnley, Deaconsbank, Hurlet, Nitshill, Parkhouse G53, Pollok (part), Priesthill, Southpark


  4. ^ Cardonald, Corkerhill, Crookston (part), Hillington, Mosspark, Penilee, Pollok (part)


  5. ^ Cessnock, Drumoyne, Govan, Ibrox, Kinning Park, Shieldhall, Tradeston


  6. ^ Bellahouston, Craigton, Dumbreck, Pollokshields, Shawlands (part), Strathbungo


  7. ^ Battlefield, Cathcart (part), Langside, King's Park (part), Mount Florida, Shawlands (part), Toryglen


  8. ^ Crosshill, Gorbals, Queen's Park, Govanhill, Hutchesontown, Oatlands


  9. ^ Barrowfield, Bridgeton, Calton, Dalmarnock, Gallowgate, Newbank, Parkhead (part)


  10. ^ Anderston, Cowcaddens, Finnieston, Garnethill, Glasgow City Centre, Merchant City, Townhead


  11. ^ Hillhead, North Kelvinside, Park District, Woodlands, Woodside


  12. ^ Anniesland (part), Broomhill, Jordanhill, Scotstoun (part), Thornwood, Whiteinch


  13. ^ Garscadden, Knightswood (part), Scotstounhill, Scotstoun (part), Yoker


  14. ^ Anniesland (part), Blairdardie, Drumchapel, Knightswood (part), Old Drumchapel, Temple


  15. ^ Gilshochill, Maryhill, Summerston, Wyndford


  16. ^ Cadder, Colston, Hamiltonhill, Milton, Lambhill, Parkhouse G22, Possilpark, Ruchill


  17. ^ Balornock, Barmulloch, Millerston (part), Robroyston, Springburn


  18. ^ Barlanark, Cranhill, Carntyne, Greenfield Riddrie, Springboig


  19. ^ Braidfauld, Carmyle, Lilybank, Mount Vernon, Parkhead (part), Sandyhills, Shettleston, Tollcross


  20. ^ Baillieston, Broomhouse, Easthall, Garrowhill, Swinton, Wellhouse


  21. ^ Blackhill, Craigend, Easterhouse, Garthamlock, Hogganfield, Ruchazie


  22. ^ Dennistoun, Germiston, Haghill, Royston


  23. ^ Dowanhill, Hyndland, Kelvindale, Kelvinside, Partick (part)




Previous ward systems


A previous multi-member ward system was introduced for the 2007 council election:




Pre-2017 multi-member wards by number

















































































































Ward
Number of councillors
Representation (2012)
1. Linn
4 members
2 Lab; 1 SNP; 1 Lib Dem
2. Newlands/Auldburn
3 members
2 Lab; 1 SNP
3. Greater Pollok
4 members
2 Lab; 2 SNP
4. Craigton
4 members
2 Lab; 2 SNP
5. Govan
4 members
3 Lab; 1 SNP
6. Pollokshields
3 members
1 Lab; 1 Con; 1 SNP
7. Langside
3 members
2 SNP; 1 Lab
8. Southside Central
4 members
2 Lab; 2 SNP
9. Calton
3 members
2 Lab; 1 SNP
10. Anderston/City
4 members
2 SNP; 1 Lab; 1 Green
11. Hillhead
4 members
2 Lab; 1 SNP; 1 Green
12. Partick West
4 members
2 SNP; 1 Green; 1 Ind
13. Garscadden/Scotstounhill
4 members
2 Lab; 2 SNP
14. Drumchapel/Anniesland
4 members
3 Lab; 1 SNP
15. Maryhill/Kelvin
4 members
2 Lab; 2 SNP
16. Canal
4 members
2 Lab; 1 Ind; 1 Green
17. Springburn
3 members
2 Lab; 1 SNP
18. East Centre
4 members
2 Lab; 2 SNP
19. Shettleston
4 members
3 Lab; 1 SNP
20. Baillieston
4 members
2 Lab; 2 SNP
21. North East
4 members
3 Lab; 1 SNP

Prior to the 2007 election, there were 79 councillors elected from 79 single-member wards by the plurality (first past the post) system of election. The result from this system was 69 of the 79 councillors representing the Labour Party, although that party gained only around half the votes cast in the previous election to the council, and the Scottish National Party was represented by just four councillors, despite gaining some 20% of the votes. There were also three Liberal Democrat councillors, one Conservative councillor, one Scottish Socialist Party councillor, and one independent councillor.




Pre-2007 wards















Ward Ward Ward Ward


  1. Drumry

  2. Summerhill

  3. Blairdardie

  4. Knightswood Park

  5. Knightswood South

  6. Yoker

  7. Anniesland

  8. Jordanhill

  9. Kelvindale

  10. Scotstoun

  11. Victoria Park

  12. Hayburn

  13. Hyndland

  14. Hillhead

  15. Partick

  16. Kelvingrove

  17. Anderston

  18. Woodlands

  19. North Kelvin

  20. Wyndford




  1. Maryhill

  2. Summerston

  3. Milton

  4. Ashfield

  5. Firhill

  6. Keppochhill

  7. Merchant City

  8. Royston

  9. Cowlairs

  10. Springburn

  11. Wallacewell

  12. Milnbank

  13. Dennistoun

  14. Calton

  15. Bridgeton/ Dalmarnock

  16. Parkhead

  17. Carntyne

  18. Robroyston

  19. Gartcraig

  20. Queenslie




  1. Greenfield

  2. Barlanark

  3. Shettleston

  4. Tollcross Park

  5. Braidfauld

  6. Mount Vernon

  7. Baillieston

  8. Garrowhill

  9. Garthamlock

  10. Easterhouse

  11. Drumoyne

  12. Govan

  13. Ibrox

  14. Kingston

  15. Mosspark

  16. North Cardonald

  17. Penilee

  18. Cardonald

  19. Pollok

  20. Crookston




  1. Nitshill

  2. Darnley

  3. Carnwadric

  4. Maxwell Park

  5. Pollokshields East

  6. Hutchesontown

  7. Govanhill

  8. Strathbungo

  9. Battlefield

  10. Langside

  11. Pollokshaws

  12. Newlands

  13. Cathcart

  14. Mount Florida

  15. Toryglen

  16. Kings Park

  17. Castlemilk

  18. Carmunnock

  19. Glenwood




Footnotes





  1. ^ "SNP will run Glasgow Council as minority". 18 May 2017 – via www.bbc.co.uk..mw-parser-output cite.citation{font-style:inherit}.mw-parser-output q{quotes:"""""""'""'"}.mw-parser-output code.cs1-code{color:inherit;background:inherit;border:inherit;padding:inherit}.mw-parser-output .cs1-lock-free a{background:url("//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/65/Lock-green.svg/9px-Lock-green.svg.png")no-repeat;background-position:right .1em center}.mw-parser-output .cs1-lock-limited a,.mw-parser-output .cs1-lock-registration a{background:url("//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d6/Lock-gray-alt-2.svg/9px-Lock-gray-alt-2.svg.png")no-repeat;background-position:right .1em center}.mw-parser-output .cs1-lock-subscription a{background:url("//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/aa/Lock-red-alt-2.svg/9px-Lock-red-alt-2.svg.png")no-repeat;background-position:right .1em center}.mw-parser-output .cs1-subscription,.mw-parser-output .cs1-registration{color:#555}.mw-parser-output .cs1-subscription span,.mw-parser-output .cs1-registration span{border-bottom:1px dotted;cursor:help}.mw-parser-output .cs1-hidden-error{display:none;font-size:100%}.mw-parser-output .cs1-visible-error{font-size:100%}.mw-parser-output .cs1-subscription,.mw-parser-output .cs1-registration,.mw-parser-output .cs1-format{font-size:95%}.mw-parser-output .cs1-kern-left,.mw-parser-output .cs1-kern-wl-left{padding-left:0.2em}.mw-parser-output .cs1-kern-right,.mw-parser-output .cs1-kern-wl-right{padding-right:0.2em}


  2. ^ Loney, Gillian (18 May 2017). "Meet the new lord provost, leader and executive members of Glasgow City Council".


  3. ^ "Glasgow's new Lord Provost is revealed". Evening Times.


  4. ^ King, Hannah. "Upcoming elections". www.edinburgh.gov.uk.


  5. ^ See also Local Government etc. (Scotland) Act 1994, Office of Public Sector Information (OPSI) website Archived 1 March 2010 at the Wayback Machine. (OPSI home page Archived 18 April 2008 at the Wayback Machine.)


  6. ^ "Glasgow's forgotten war artist Fred Farrell". Herald Scotland. 24 May 2014. Retrieved 9 May 2015.


  7. ^ "Garscadden/Scotstounhill councillor to oversee all city schools as new minority SNP council takes charge". Clydebank Post. Retrieved 20 May 2017.


  8. ^ "Glasgow City Council on Twitter". Twitter. Glasgow City Council. Retrieved 18 May 2017.


  9. ^ See also Local Governance (Scotland) Act 2004, Office of Public Sector Information (OPSI) website


  10. ^ "Local Ward Factsheets". Glasgow City Council. 1 January 2017. Retrieved 6 July 2018.










Awards and achievements
Preceded by
Durham

LGC Council of the Year
2015
Succeeded by
Tameside Metropolitan










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