Glasgow City Council facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Glasgow City Council |
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| Full council election every 5 years | |
Coat of arms
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Glasgow City Council logo
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| Preceded by | Glasgow District Council |
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Cllr Philip Braat, Labour
Since 23 January 2020 |
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Leader of the Council
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Cllr Susan Aitken, SNP
Since 18 May 2017 |
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Chief executive
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Annemarie O'Donnell
Since 12 November 2014 |
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| Seats | 85 |
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| Single transferable vote | |
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Last election
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5 May 2017 |
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Next election
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5 May 2022 |
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| Let Glasgow Flourish | |
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| Glasgow City Chambers | |
Glasgow City Council is the local government authority for the City of Glasgow, Scotland. It was created in 1996 under the Local Government etc. (Scotland) Act 1994, largely with the boundaries of the post-1975 City of Glasgow district of the Strathclyde region.
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 the transfer of its responsibilities to Glasgow District Council, the authority was renamed "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.
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.
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Current multi-member wards by number
