Council manager sentenced for stealing laptops earmarked for vulnerable people Bobby Lee Smith, 37, stole 129 Chromebook laptops and 301 iPads with a combined value of £124,644.96. Evening Standard · Sep 1
35 jobs lost as Scottish firm forced into liquidation 'by Home Office visa curbs' A SCOTTISH family care firm has gone bust due to budget cuts and UK Government purges of foreign workers ... The National (Scotland) · Jun 11
Jobs lost as food delivery charity closes key branch in Scottish city A charity is set to close its Paisley branch after funding for the service was pulled ... The National (Scotland) · May 2, 2025
Glasgow's homelessness teams facing 'unprecedented demand' for services Staff in Glasgow’s homelessness teams are suffering with the “emotional toll” of “unprecedented” demand for services, a union has reported. The National (Scotland) · Dec 22, 2023
Glasgow set to declare a 'housing emergency' amid growing homeless crisis Homelessness in Glasgow has reached a point where it must be declared an emergency, according to the councillor in charge of the services. The National (Scotland) · Nov 29, 2023
50 frontline health jobs are axed in Renfrewshire as more cuts are expected Figures show the local body responsible for delivering care at home will cut 48 roles from an already over stretched workforce over the next two years. Daily Record · Jul 10, 2023
'Alarm bells' among vulnerable residents as £7.7m health and social care budget gap looms Senior officials said it has become "much more difficult" to find ways of making savings that won't impact frontline services. Daily Record · Jul 6, 2023
Ghost shopping mall to be demolished before concrete redevelopment plans are agreed by council The site was earmarked by the last administration for a replacement for the Citadel Leisure Centre. Daily Record · Jun 19, 2023
East Renfrewshire care home plan on church land can go ahead after appeal Councillors had rejected the plan for Greenbank Church in Clarkston but the developers appealed to the Scottish Government. Glasgow Live · May 22, 2023
Glasgow cafe's bid to sell alcohol in Forge Market refused over day drinking concern Bensons Cafe wanted to offer a 'small drinks menu' for customers visiting for lunch while the market is open. Glasgow Live · May 17, 2023
Glasgow 'eyesore' pub to become restaurant and venue with focus on weddings Licence changes have been secured by the owners of the former Brothers Bar on Saracen Street. Glasgow Live · May 17, 2023
Glasgow Celtic get matchday alcohol licence for 'family friendly' area of stadium Police had no objection to the plans, which the club said were about improving the 'matchday experience' although there were concerns about the Glasgow Live · May 12, 2023
Mental health support for East Renfrewshire children set for £1.7m funding boost Covid-19 funding from the Scottish Government is set to be allocated by councillors at a meeting on Thursday. Glasgow Live · May 9, 2023
West Lothian patients 'struggle for GP appointments' despite improved service A plan to improve primary care services may have relieved the pressure on GP services but people still struggle to get an appointment a councillor said this week as he called for greater engagement between practices and heir patients Edinburgh Live · Apr 20, 2023
Glasgow Live · Apr 17, 2023 Glasgow B&M store refused alcohol licence over local health fears A health and social care representative said there is already a 'substantial' alcohol offer in the area and a 'need to limit the access to alcohol'.
Glasgow Live · Apr 3, 2023 Glasgow council care home could be sold for 'affordable housing' Linthouse Housing Association wants to buy the former Davislea Care Home and initially expressed an interest in 2019.
Glasgow Live · Mar 23, 2023 Glasgow social care cuts leave disabled people without help to 'go to the toilet' The Glasgow Disability Alliance has called for reform of the 'broken' social care system as cuts of almost £22m have been agreed.
Glasgow Live · Mar 21, 2023 Children's mental health services in West Dunbartonshire get funding support The money will support services working with children who are going through 'emotional distress' and will work to keep specialist services free for those who need them most.
Glasgow Live · Mar 20, 2023 Glasgow health and social care services facing £21m cuts which 'put citizens in danger' The city's Integrated Joint Board, responsible for health and social care services, will meet on Wednesday to plug a budget gap of around £40m.
Glasgow Live · Mar 20, 2023 Children's mental health services in West Dunbartonshire to be run by neighbouring authority The services will be taken over by East Dunbartonshire’s Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP)
Glasgow Live · Mar 17, 2023 People with learning disabilities in West Dunbartonshire could be asked to walk or get public transport to services The health and social care partnership is rolling out a new transport policy.
Glasgow Live · Feb 22, 2023 Glasgow Home Bargains store gets booze licence despite 'alcohol harm' fears The store previously had an application for a premises licence rejected and Glasgow's health and social care partnership raised concerns over the impact on the community.
Glasgow Live · Feb 14, 2023 Number of West Dunbartonshire teens reaching 'positive destinations' after care drops The council admitted there was concern over whether the figures were accurate after previous reports showed them hitting 100%.
Glasgow Live · Feb 7, 2023 Care services in East Renfrewshire facing cuts as council admit 'difficult' budget choices East Renfrewshire's health and social care partnership is facing a budget gap of between £5m and £10m and officials are planning to introduce 'prioritisation'.
Daily Record · Feb 2, 2023 Public meeting aims to force changes to children's mental health services in West Dunbartonshire Deputy council leader Michelle McGinty has organised the event, after seeing her own grandson struggle to find support with waiting times at record levels.