Local elections 2022

Local election information

The Scottish Local Government elections took place on Thursday 5 May across the country. The election used a proportional representation system called the Single Transferable Vote. Information on candidates, hustings, party and campaign manifestoes are below.

Councillors

The administration in Glasgow is an SNP minority with support from the Green Party.

Ballot Box Scotland has done a detailed Ward based analysis of the results and voting patterns across the city.

Hustings

Wed 13 Apr - Get Glasgow Moving Public Transport (RECORDING)
Thu 21 Apr - Ward 12 - 7pm The Whiteinch Centre
Mon 25 Apr - Glasgow Council hustings - 7-9pm, online
Tue 26 Apr - Ward 13 - 730pm, Scotstoun Stadium
Wed 27 Apr - Good Food Glasgow - 530pm, online

Party Manifestoes

Campaign Manifestoes

Latest

Health Walk Plus Fri 8 Dec

Glasgow Eco Trust Health Walks and Health Walks plus for adults as part of our Active Travel programme. The walks are open to anyone over 16 but aimed at people who are looking to improve their healthy activity and want to explore the local area.
Health Walk Wed 6 Dec

Glasgow Eco Trust Health Walks and Health Walks Plus for adults as part of our Active Travel programme. The walks are open to anyone over 16 but aimed at people who are looking to improve their healthy activity and want to explore the local area.
Health Walk (Whiteinch) Tue 5 Dec

Glasgow Eco Trust Health Walks and Health Walks Plus for adults as part of our Active Travel programme. The walks are open to anyone over 16 but aimed at people who are looking to improve their healthy activity and want to explore the local area.
Led cycle ride Tue 5 Dec

Glasgow Eco Trust led cycle rides for adults as part of our Active Travel programme. The rides are open to anyone over 18 but aimed at people who are looking to improve their cycling and want to explore the local area.

Tenant CyCurle Storage unit opened in Whiteinch

Glasgow Eco Trust were delighted to work in partnership with Whiteinch and Scotstoun Housing Association on the new secure, ground floor cycle storage unit at 64 Curle Street in Whiteinch which was officially opened by Patrick Harvie, MSP for Glasgow.
Food and Climate Action west news

Welcome to the first issue of the Food and Climate Action (FCA) Project West News. The FCA Project works with local communities to promote healthier food options for people and planet.
Better Buses for Strathclyde petition and campaign

Glasgow Eco Trust is delighted to support the new Better Buses for Strathclyde campaign which calls on Strathclyde Partnership for Transport to take Strathclyde buses back into public control. Please sign the petition.
Glasgow Eco Trust wins £5000 climate and environment award

Glasgow Eco Trust has won a £5,000 climate and environment Movement for Good Award from Benefact Group thanks to nominations from the public.
Food and Climate Action project continuation funding secured

The Food and Climate Action project has been awarded continuation funding from The National Lottery Community Fund’s Climate Action Fund to continue its activity with communities throughout the city.
Kiltwalk Glasgow 2023 thank you

Glasgow Eco Trust would like to say a massive thank you to Team Glasgow Eco Trust for successfully completing the Kiltwalk Glasgow 2023 to raising £4750 for the work we are doing.
Expressway to become cycleway to celebrate 50th anniversary

The Clydeside Expressway turns 50 this month and to celebrate this landmark 50% of the Expressway will be converted into a cycleway and active travel corridor.
GET 23 in 23 fundraiser

Glasgow Eco Trust is aiming to raise £23,000 in 2023 with our #GET23in23 fundraising appeal to support community-led climate action. And you have the power to help. Check out how you can help us reach our target.
Glasgow Communities Fund statement

Glasgow Eco Trust has issued the following statement responding to the recent decision by Glasgow City Council NW Sector Partnership not to recommend us for funding from phase 2 of the Glasgow Communities Fund.
Joint letter to FM to make Wellbeing Economy a reality

Glasgow Eco Trust joined over 120 other charities, economists, businesses, trade unions and academics to send an open letter to Scotland’s First Minister calling for an “urgent transition to a Wellbeing Economy.”