Douglas Hutchison.
Education Services Officials
| Designation | Title | Address |
|---|---|---|
| Executive Director | Douglas Hutchison | Executive Director of Education Services City Chambers Glasgow G2 1DU |
Who now controls Glasgow City Council?
History of leaders and administrations
| Controlling party | Years | Leader |
|---|---|---|
| Labour | 1980–2017 | 2005–2010: Steven Purcell (Labour) |
| 2010–2015: Gordon Matheson (Labour) | ||
| 2015–2017: Frank McAveety (Labour) | ||
| No overall control | 2017–present | 2017–present: Susan Aitken (SNP) |
How do I speak to someone at Glasgow City Council?
Other ways to contact us
Glasgow City Council’s main switchboard number is 0141 287 2000. However, why not see if we can help you online before phoning.
How do I email Glasgow City Council?
If you need to send documents to support your Council Tax Reduction or Housing Benefit application you can do this:
- Online through our Housing Benefit/Council Tax Reduction contact form.
- By email as an attachment to [email protected].
Where is the main office of Glasgow City Council based?
Its head office is located at City Chambers, George Square, Glasgow G2 1DU, United Kingdom, and you can contact our Data Protection Officer by post at this address, by email or by telephone on 0141 287 1055.
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.
How many Councillors does Glasgow City Council 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.
Who is supporting the script Glasgow?
Ella Henderson
The celebrations will extend deep into 2022 with the confirmation of a huge UK and European Greatest Hits Tour. Their first run of live dates in over two years, the tour includes a show at The SSE Hydro. The Script will be joined by special guest Ella Henderson on their UK and Ireland arena dates.
This document is designed to provide a brief overview of Glasgow City Council’s statutory powers and duties as a local authority in Scotland.
Who is the Lord Provost of Glasgow?
Provost Jacqueline McLaren
Glasgow Lord Provost Jacqueline McLaren.
How many staff does Glasgow City Council have?
The Council employs around 20,000 people and holds significant amounts of information on those staff and on people who have applied to us for a job.
How many employees work for Glasgow City Council?
With an annual budget of over £2.4 billion, Glasgow City Council is the largest local authority in Scotland serving a population of around 600,000, and has approximately 19,000 employees.
Who is the biggest employer in Glasgow?
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What is better Edinburgh or Glasgow?
Edinburgh, the cultured capital, is a city ready made for tourists, with obvious attractions; Glasgow, the one-time industrial behemoth, requires more discovery but arguably offers greater rewards.
Is Glasgow bigger than Edinburgh?
Glasgow is the biggest city in Scotland, both in size and population. The city’s total area is 142.3 sq mi (368.5 km2) compared to Edinburgh’s 102 sq mi (264 km2).
Do councillors pay tax on their allowance?
Council allowances are just the same as other income and are subject to income tax and National Insurance payments. The Council will deduct these at source before you receive your allowance – they’ll be shown as deductions on your payslip.
Do councillors get a pension?
If you are a councillor or elected mayor who has left the LGPS, you can take your pension benefits after you reach age 55. You must take your pension benefits before age 75. If you qualified for pension benefits in the LGPS but did not take them when you left the Scheme, you are entitled to deferred benefits.
What is the salary of a Scottish councillor?
£19,571
The annual salary of an ordinary Edinburgh Councillor in 2022/ 23 is £19,571. The Council Leader’s annual salary is £58,719. All other Councillors’ salaries are calculated as a proportion of this. The Depute Leader and Lord Provost each receive a salary of £44,039.
Is being a local councillor a full time job?
Being a councillor is not full-time, so you can determine the amount of time and commitment that you dedicate to the position. It also depends on your specific role within the council and the number of duties you decide to take on.
What is the allowance for a councillor?
The approved basic allowance for 2022/2023 is £11,779 and will increase retrospectively on 1 April 2022 by the Local Government Pay Settlement (LGPS) award applicable for 2022/2023, and be the allowance until the 31 March 2023.