Let’smakeGlasgow the city it truly can be
“ONE hundred days since this new administration took the reins of our great city, it is vital that the people of Glasgow and Evening Times readers know that their priorities are our priorities.
“And equally crucial is that you know the progress we have made over the summer in delivering the change asked of us by the electorate.
“Since we won the election in May and were installed the City Government a fortnight later we have been getting on with the day job of trying to making Glasgow the city it can be, addressing those problems and issues which hold us back.
“We promised to progress our programme for change within those first one hundred days, with clear milestones we set out to either fully achieve or get under way.
“At the same time Evening Times’ spelt out their priorities for the City Government over the lifespan of this administration
“Your demands and our pledges overlap in so many areas.
“We were asked to end the need for rough sleeping on Glasgow’s streets and to improve the vitality of our communities.
“We have established a task force with specific remit of eliminating unintentional rough sleeping.
“Work is under way on changing how we help people with multiple and complex needs, which encompasses both city centre drug use and rough sleeping.
“We also appointed a dedicated neighbourhood officer to improve cleansing and environmental services in Govanhill, to ensure the only thing the area is known for is its multi-cultural vibrancy.
“We have settled one of the longest-running industrial
THE leader of Glasgow City Council gives her analysis of the first 100 days of the first-ever SNP led administration at the City Chambers
disputes at the council in recent times and signalled our determination to resolve historic discrimination against female workers, put Glasgow back at the heart of decision-making in local government, and progressed work to make the city council more transparent and democratically accountable.
“Glasgow has suffered from the global economic downturn and must prepare itself for the negative impact of Brexit.
“I have become the first leader of Glasgow to take on the economic leadership role and work is well under way in developing a new economic strategy we know will have a more tangible and beneficial impact on businesses and the labour market.
“Attainment in our schools is at record levels, we are pushing forward with plans to improve the state of our roads and pavements and improving the physical environment of the city centre with new waste strategies.”