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Local Democracy Reporter covering Glasgow and East Renfrewshire.

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Last week, a report warned of the potential funding shortfall facing health and social care services as a result of the crisis.

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Warning Glasgow's homelessness crisis 'unsustainable' as fears raised over £260m black hole
There were more than 600 new homelessness applications in Glasgow last month, and the problem has reportedly been made worse by Government policy on asylum claims
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March 26, 2025 at 4:55 PM
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And while turnout was low in both by-elections yesterday, the next generation appears keen to engage with local politics...

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Young Glasgow 'voter' leaves hand-drawn ballot in by-election box
The colourful vote was found in among the ballots in the Southside Central by-election, which was one by the SNP candidate.
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March 21, 2025 at 3:27 PM
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Glasgow by-election victory for Labour after death of long-serving SNP councillor
The win in Partick East/Kelvindale was Labour's fourth council by-election victory in a matter of weeks.
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December 6, 2024 at 9:53 AM
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Turnout was low in all three wards, with just 12.4% of the electorate voting in North East. All were below 20%.

There was also a strong vote for Reform, as the party came third in each contest.
November 22, 2024 at 11:07 AM
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It was three wins for Labour tonight, with Davena Rankin elected in Drumchapel/Anniesland.
November 22, 2024 at 1:16 AM
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Another Labour win in Maryhill as Marie Garrity is elected.

Turnout was 19.3%
November 22, 2024 at 12:48 AM
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Labour win in the North East ward. Mary McNab has been elected.

Turnout was just over 12%
November 22, 2024 at 12:30 AM