Author Archives: Kelvindale Community Council

contact details for HMOs

Sandra White MSP has asked us to pass on these contact details for Houses in Multiple Occupancy (HMOs) definition What is an HMO? A property where 3 or more unrelated people live. legal licensing Is your HMO currently licensed? 0141 … Continue reading

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polling stations for Thursday’s election

Here is a list of Polling Places by street address (just in case you were going to go to the wrong one).

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bus lane enforcement

A reminder that as of this week, Glasgow City Council will be issuing penalty notices to those caught driving in bus lanes who aren’t entitled to be there. So if you’re not driving a bus, riding a bike, or in … Continue reading

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evening transport service for hospital visitors

If you have to visit a loved one in hospital, there is a free evening transport service available for those who need it most. It serves 7 Glasgow hospitals and offers a door-to-door service. You need to book in advance … Continue reading

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better buses

There is a growing political will to improve the state of Glasgow’s bus services. Patricia Ferguson MSP told the Community Council recently of her aim to have buses re-regulated, and Patrick Harvie MSP has set up this broad-based (and fun) … Continue reading

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double yellow lines in May

The long-promised double yellow lines on corners around Weymouth Drive, Leicester Avenue, and Beaconsfield Road should be in place by 18 May. On the subject of obstructive car parking, Joe Fitzpatrick MSP wants to bring forward a Responsible Parking Bill … Continue reading

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more on Rail 2014 and Kelvindale station

Bob Doris MSP has sent us this letter about the Rail 2014 consultation (now closed), where he tells us that the Transport Minister Keith Brown has reassured him that there are no plans to close the Maryhill line. There remain some … Continue reading

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Kelvinside Academy nursery at Balgray

Kelvinside Academy have notified us that they will soon be submitting a planning application to build a Pre-5 nursery at Balgray playing fields. Detailed plans are not available yet, but they have shared with us this site plan. Expect more … Continue reading

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Baronald Drive rat-run and parking

Bob Doris MSP and representatives from Glasgow City Council will be visiting the Baronald Drive area this Friday morning, 2nd March to investigate concerns about car access/’rat running’ and parking in the area between Kelvindale Rd and Cleveden Rd. The … Continue reading

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Glasgow City Vision 2061

The council’s vision for Glasgow’s next 50 years (yes, fifty!) is now available for consultation and comment. The can read the draft report here: FG 2061 Draft Full Version. The consultation ends on Friday 10 February, and you can take … Continue reading

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