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.

Over 6500 have signed an open letter urging Glasgow City Council to scrap proposed Parking Control Zones, which could be amongst the UK’s priciest, in Shawlands, Strathbungo and Battlefield, warning their plans will cut spaces, harm businesses and disadvantage residents, while the council insists controls are needed to tackle existing parking pressures.