Susan Aitken (born November 1971) is a Scottish politician who has served as Leader of Glasgow City Council since 2017.
Susan Aitken.
| Councillor Susan Aitken | |
|---|---|
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 1971 (age 50–51) Biggar, Scotland |
| Political party | Scottish National Party |
| Alma mater | University of Glasgow, Strathclyde University |
Who is in charge Glasgow?
| Glasgow City Council | |
|---|---|
| Lord Provost of Glasgow | Jacqueline McLaren, SNP since 19 May 2022 |
| Leader of the Council | Susan Aitken, SNP since 18 May 2017 |
| Chief executive | Annemarie O’Donnell since 12 November 2014 |
| Structure |
How many Councillors does Glasgow have?
There are 85 councillors elected to Glasgow City Council, each representing an area (electoral ward) of the city. There are 23 electoral wards across the city, each one has 3 or 4 councillors representing it.
What Political Party runs Glasgow City Council?
Council Summary
| Political Composition | ||
|---|---|---|
| Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party | No leader declared | 2 |
| Scottish Labour Party | Leader – Councillor George Redmond | 35 |
| Scottish National Party (SNP) | Leader – Councillor Susan Aitken | 37 |
| Total Members | 84 |
Who is the mayor of Glasgow?
Glasgow Lord Provost Jacqueline McLaren.
Who runs the Glasgow underground?
Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT)
Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT) is the largest of Scotland’s seven regional transport partnerships. We run the Glasgow Subway, a host of specialist bus services and are responsible for delivering better public transport for all.
Who is in charge of Scotland now?
Nicola Sturgeon
| The Right Honourable Nicola Sturgeon MSP | |
|---|---|
| Deputy | John Swinney |
| Preceded by | Alex Salmond |
| Leader of the Scottish National Party | |
| Incumbent |
How much is councillor salary?
An early career City Councillor with 1-4 years of experience earns an average total compensation (includes tips, bonus, and overtime pay) of R294,915 based on 17 salaries. A mid-career City Councillor with 5-9 years of experience earns an average total compensation of R260,000 based on 10 salaries.
What is the biggest religion in Glasgow?
Roman Catholic
Religion
| Current religion | 2001 | |
|---|---|---|
| Number | % | |
| Roman Catholic | 168,733 | 29.20% |
| Church of Scotland | 182,172 | 31.52% |
| Other Christian | 23,488 | 4.06% |
What percentage of Glasgow is black?
Glasgow Demographics
White: 88.3% (Scotland: 96% Asian: 8.1% (Scotland: 2.7%) Black: 2.4% (Scotland: 0.8%) Christian: 54.5% (Scotland: 54.0%)
Who controls Glasgow council?
Get In Touch. Susan Aitken became Leader of Glasgow City Council when the SNP became the largest party on the Council and formed a minority administration in May 2017.
How much is a Glasgow City Councillor paid?
£19,571
The basic annual pay for councillors from 1 April 2022 is £19,571, as set out in The Local Governance (Scotland) Act 2004 (Remuneration) Amendment Regulations 2022.
How much does a Glasgow City Councillor earn?
£19,571
A councillors’ basic annual earnings is set at £19,571 but they get a greater sum with extra responsibilities including chairing committees.
Is Glasgow Scottish or Irish?
Glasgow, Gaelic Glaschu, city, west-central Scotland. It is situated along both banks of the River Clyde 20 miles (32 km) from that river’s mouth on the western, or Atlantic, coast. Glasgow is Scotland’s largest city, and it forms an independent council area that lies entirely within the historic county of Lanarkshire.
How many millionaires are there in Glasgow?
Glasgow is the millionaire capital of Scotland with 12 millionaires and two billionaires worth a total of £5.486billion calling the city home.
What is the most common surname in Glasgow?
Note: Correction 25 September 2014
| Position | Name | Number |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | SMITH | 2273 |
| 2 | BROWN | 1659 |
| 3 | WILSON | 1539 |
| 4 | THOMSON | 1373 |
Who owns 63rd and 1st Glasgow?
Hostmore
ROBERT COOK has three decades of experience in the hospitality industry. The chief executive of Hostmore, the parent company of Fridays and 63rd + 1st, sees Glasgow as a key part of the group’s future strategy and believes the city is an attractive location for international brands.
Who runs the Glasgow to London train?
Trains from Glasgow to London are run by Virgin Trains. The average journey duration is 4hrs 30mins long, although some journeys can take just over 5hrs to complete.
Who owns the digger Glasgow?
James Cruickshank
The Digger is a 24-page magazine in Glasgow, Scotland which focusses on crime stories. It is published weekly, in an A5 newsletter format.
The Digger.
| Type | Weekly magazine |
|---|---|
| Owner(s) | James Cruickshank |
| Founded | 2004 |
| Headquarters | Glasgow |
| Website | www.the-digger.com |
Does the queen rule Scotland?
Although a new Scottish Parliament now determines much of Scotland’s legislation, the two Crowns remain united under a single Sovereign, the present Queen.
Who is controlling Scotland?
Scotland is governed under the framework of a constitutional monarchy. The head of state in Scotland is the British monarch, currently King Charles III (since 2022). Until the early 17th century, Scotland and England were entirely separate kingdoms ruled by different royal families.