The Weekly Splash, Saturday April 26 Edition
Local Democracy Digest, Glasgow's Other News, Council Updates, and Crimebeat
🗳 Local Democracy Digest
💸 George Square Overhaul Moves Forward
The iconic heart of Glasgow is finally set for a major revamp. A £20.5m contract is expected to be awarded next week as hoardings go up and 11 statues prepare for temporary relocation. Work begins in June. Drew Sandelands
🚫 Pavement Parking Crackdown Begins
Glasgow's new parking rules are already in effect, with over 570 fines issued for offences like pavement and double parking. Fines can reach £100. Drew Sandelands
🌃 Late Night Burger King
Three Burger King branches in Glasgow have the green light to stay open till 5am. Late-night munchies? You’re sorted. Sarah Hilley
🚖 Speeding Denial Drama
A private hire driver faced a licensing hearing after denying speeding — despite having points for it. He was described as “ludicrous” by the committee. Sarah Hilley
🏚 Landlord Gets Go-Ahead Despite Complaints
Jagdish Singh Bassi can continue letting a West End HMO despite a neighbour citing noise, pests, and absentee landlord issues. Sarah Hilley
🇲🇦 Taste of Morocco Opens
From asylum seeker to restaurateur — two sisters and single mums have opened Taste of Morocco in the West End after years of hard graft. Sarah Hilley
🍽 Food Poverty Warning
A report warns of rising food insecurity unless action is taken. Proposed solutions include giving cash to families and using council land for food production. Sarah Hilley
🏗 More UK Gov Cash Incoming?
Council leader Susan Aitken is optimistic after Glasgow secured at least £2.7m from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. More investment could follow. Catherine Hunter
🎆 Firework Zone Applications Fast-Tracked
To avoid a repeat of last year's delays, Glasgow has shortened the deadline for applying to become a firework control zone. Catherine Hunter
🥪 Holiday Hunger Help
Nearly 60 local organisations will share £2m to support families during school holidays. Catherine Hunter
🏙 Glasgow: The Other Stories
🏚 Charity Hits Planning Wall
Homeless Project Scotland says it needs public and political support after the council rejected planning permission for its night shelter and soup kitchen in Glassford Street. Stewart Paterson
💷 Homeless Hotel Costs Soar
Over £45 million was paid to “homeless hotels” in the last financial year. Stewart Paterson
🚇 Clyde Metro Progress
Engineering firm Mott MacDonald has been tasked with building the case for Glasgow’s long-discussed Clyde Metro. Urban Realm.
😂 The Stand Finds a New Stage
Comedy club The Stand is moving into the former Websters Theatre, now Landsdowne Church on Great Western Road. Nicole Mitchell
🏙 Glasgow City Council Updates
🛠 Got a Private Lane? Spruce It Up
Apply now for the Private Lane Improvement Fund — targeting flytipping, safety, and greening. Apply here
🚶♀️ Active Travel Designs Revealed
Final feedback open on Yorkhill & Kelvingrove streetscapes: pedestrian and cyclist-friendly upgrades coming soon. Survey link
The Splash Lite
🏃♀️ Glagsow Royal Infirmary Surgeon Martha Quinn is running the London Marathon to raise awareness and funds for rare sarcoma cancer. NHSGGC News - NHSGGC'.
🚨🚓CRIMEBEAT🚨
🚓 Hit & Run – Clydeside Expressway
A woman was injured in a two-vehicle crash; police seek dashcam footage from April 18.
🔥 Fire Investigation – Netherlee
Early morning fire at Clarkston Road under investigation — no injuries reported. Police appeal for CCTV.
🚶♂️ Fatal Collision – Carntyne Road
58-year-old Brian Roan, pictured above, died following a March collision. Police continue to seek witnesses.
🚔 Easter Patrols: Results In
Over 60 people arrested or reported during high-visibility Easter patrols. Drug driving, weapon possession, and more — but also school visits and siren fun.
🔪 Serious Assault – Castlemilk
Man seriously injured on Stravanan Road. Info sought from the public.
🚬 Illegal Vapes Seized – Govanhill
Community Police and Trading Standards cracked down on unregulated vapes and tobacco this week.