While community council meetings may seem dull, they give residents real influence. Low attendance risks losing our collective voice on local issues that shape a fairer, cleaner, more connected neighbourhood. One resident explores the topic further.

While community council meetings may seem dull, they give residents real influence. Low attendance risks losing our collective voice on local issues that shape a fairer, cleaner, more connected neighbourhood. One resident explores the topic further.

Join writer Cat Cochrane on a journey through the Southside's many salons and barbers as she gets to know the people behind the chair. In this edition, Cat sits down with the team at Roar Hair & Beauty salon on Pollokshaws Road.

From Victoria Road in Govanhill to Strathbungo, Pollokshields and Mount Florida, South Seeds explores Southside takeaway coffee, sustainability, pricing and waste, revealing how local choices can shape a greener Glasgow high street.

Founded in Govanhill in 2015, MILK began as a social enterprise café and has grown into a vital community space supporting refugee and migrant women, offering care, connection, advocacy and free wellbeing activities in a welcoming, volunteer-led environment.

Why are eviction notices rising and legal protections falling short, it’s leaving many tenants in Govanhill fighting to stay in the neighbourhood they love? Living Rent member, Ruby Dark, dives into the topic further, speaking to those affected.

With the appearance of Saltire flags across Scotland, led by a nationalist group, a hybrid Saltire and Palestine flag began popping up around Glasgow, including Govanhill, in response. The flags have sparked both division and unity, raising conversations around migration, identity and solidarity in public spaces. Writer Zara explores the issue further in the latest edition of the magazine.