GCVS News

GCVS is a busy organisation working within a dynamic sector. Here are some of the news stories that have caught our interest.

If you would like to contribute to or comment on our news stories, contact our Web Officer. Media information for journalists is also available from the External Relations team.

Community Planning news stories:

• Inspiring communities event Friday 21 June

  Published: 12 Jun 2013

  An event at Tollcross International Swimming Centre on Friday 21 June will explain how communities and third sector organisations can get involved in the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games.

• Concessionary Rents Update

  Published: 7 Jun 2013

  GCVS and the Third Sector Forum are continuing to meet with representatives of Glasgow City Council and City Property to discuss the issue of concessionary rents in commercial properties. Following a meeting on Tuesday, 4th March, we can confirm that Cit

• It's Election time!

  Published: 23 May 2013

  Register to nominate, stand and vote for Third Sector reps on local CPP structures

• Safe Glasgow Consultation Events

  Published: 23 May 2013

  Throughout May and June, Glasgow Community Planning Partnership will hold 21 local events, one in each multi member ward of the city, publicising the role of the Safe Glasgow Group;

• Council's committee meets in the community

  Published: 17 Apr 2013

  Under a new initiative to encourage community involvement and engagement Glasgow City Council’s Executive Committee will meet tomorrow at The Bridge in Easterhouse.

• Councillors vote to improve transparency and engagement

  Published: 28 Feb 2013

  Glasgow City Council’s Executive Committee agreed last week to hold a number of their future meetings in local communities.

• Integrated Grants Fund

  Published: 11 Dec 2012

  Glasgow City Council has posted details of the recommendations for the Integrated Grants Fund for the next 2 years.

• Planning Mentoring Scheme

  Published: 25 Sep 2012

  Planning Aid Scotland has launched a planning Mentoring Scheme to help communities design and deliver their own projects

• Integrated Grants Fund - Update from Glasgow City Council

  Published: 25 Oct 2011

  Correspondence to all organisations currently receiving grant funding from GCC integrated Grants Fund.