Glasgow City Licensing board are conducting a Public consultation on overprovision of Private Hire Cars and Unmet Demand of Taxi Policies - survey at smartsurvey.co.uk/s/OUDP2025/ - closes 28 May

Call for nominations to be a community councillor - we have one vacancy just now. If you're interested, all the details are at mctcc.scot/2025/04/17/cal…

Join us on 29th April for our next meeting, in the City Chambers, or online via Zoom. Our full agenda can be found at mctcc.scot/event/cc042025/

BBC TV series 'Mint' will be filming in and around Wilson St from 29/4 to 10/5. There will be late night/early morning filming on 2/5, 3/5 and 6/5. More info at mctcc.scot/2025/04/24/bbc…

Take a FREE tour of Ramshorn Graveyard every Wednesday in June, July and August. Find out about the fascinating history of the cemetery, which predates Glasgow's Necropolis by over 100 years. More details at mctcc.scot/2025/05/01/fre…

At our meeting on 27th May, we'll be discussing the Celtic Football Fans Title Party, Parades, and much more. Agenda and more info at mctcc.scot/event/cc052025/ - everyone who lives in the Merchant City and Trongate area very welcome to join us

Find out the latest about Merchant City Festival and George Square progress, and much more at our next meeting on 24th June from 6.30pm in the City Chambers. Agenda and joining info at mctcc.scot

TRNSMT returns to Glasgow Green between 11th and 13th July. Many festivalgoers will be passing through the MCTCC area, and to deliver a safe festival, there will be some road closures in our area. Visit mctcc.scot/trnsmt-2025/ for the full list

It might be the summer holidays (!?), but there's a lot to discuss at this month's meeting, including follow ups on Merchant City Festival, Parades, George Square redevelopment and more. Full agenda at mctcc.scot/community-coun…

Nominations are invited from residents who are 16 years or over to join Merchant City and Trongate Community Council. If you want to get involved and help make a difference to your area. We have one vacancy. Nominations must be received by 8 August. See mctcc.scot/cc-elections-0…

Our next meeting is on 26 August at 6.30pm in the City Chambers, or online via Zoom. As always, there's a lot to talk about, and everyone who lives in the Merchant city and Trongate areas will be very welcome to join us. See the agenda at mctcc.scot/community-coun…

The stunning ‘Keeper of Light’ mural created by world-renowned artist Smug, was formally unveiled recently at a special event at the Social Hub, who commissioned the work. More info and photos at mctcc.scot/keeper-of-ligh…

Filming for a new thriller drama series, Maya, is taking place in and around the Press Bar in Albion Street on Tuesday 9 September. 11 am and 9 pm. The six part series will be shown next year on Channel 4. More info at mctcc.scot/albion-st-09-s…

An application for planning permission in principle has been submitted for the King St Car Park. Comments close 22nd Sept. More info at mctcc.scot/king-st-planni…

Jack of Spades Filming, 21st – 30th September Shooting for top director Joel Coen’s latest film will take place in and around Glasgow City Chambers towards the end of September. For details of affected roads, visit mctcc.scot/filming-21-30-…

We'll have a presentation about the East Argyle St Avenues Project at our September meeting, the launch of our Local Place Plan consultation, and all the usual updates. Much to discuss, as always! mctcc.scot/community-coun…

Legends Wanted. The Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games [tag page] are looking for you to help them welcome athletes, spectators and media to Glasgow in 2026. Be a legend – apply to volunteer at glasgow2026.com/get-involved/v…

Join us on 28th Oct at 6pm for our Annual General Meeting and normal public meeting. Visit mctcc.scot/community-coun… to see the agendas for both meetings and the minutes of the last meetings. Everyone who lives in the Merchant City and Trongate area is welcome to attend

"If things go on like this, students will make up perhaps up to a quarter of the total population of this part of the city centre." Merchant City and Trongate Community Council have described the amount of purpose-built student accommodation in their area as "out of control."