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Homeless Shelter faces eviction, Residents Raise Alarm Over Dangerous E-Bike Incidents and Glasgow Gaelic School Tackles Parking Chaos

Campaign Launched to Prevent Closure of Glasgow Homeless Shelter

A critical homeless shelter on Glassford Street is at risk of closure after receiving an eviction notice from Glasgow City Council.

The Homeless Project, which provides meals for 300 people each night, now faces compliance issues and opposition from local businesses.

• What’s really driving the council’s decision?

• How will this impact Glasgow's vulnerable population?

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Glasgow Residents Alarmed by Dangerous E-Bike Chaos

Pedestrians are dodging near-misses as reckless e-bike riders swerve from motorways onto city streets.

E-bikes and cyclists are causing havoc, particularly on the M8 and Clydeside Expressway, putting drivers and pedestrians at risk.

• Which areas of Glasgow are most impacted?

• What actions are being taken to prevent accidents?

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Chaotic School Parking Endangers Pupils

At Glasgow Gaelic School in Finnieston, the daily struggle with parking chaos puts children at risk, especially during drop-off and pick-up times.

Parents, staff, and pupils alike are concerned over unsafe driving and double parking near school premises.

Find out how the school is empowering students as Junior Road Safety Officers to combat this issue and improve safety.

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Campaign Launched to Prevent Closure of Glasgow Homeless Shelter

Crisis: As eviction looms, individuals wait outside Homeless Project Scotland on Glassford Street, highlighting the urgent need for this crucial service. Photos by Michael Jordan

Glasgow’s Vital Homeless Shelter Faces Eviction Over Compliance Issues

By Gary Fanning

A homeless shelter in the centre of Glasgow is under threat of eviction after receiving an enforcement notice from Glasgow City Council.

Homeless Project Scotland, which operates the shelter on Glassford Street since December, has been given three months from October 18 to comply with local planning regulations or face closure.