Glasgow seeks more powers

By Martin Ford | 28 March 2023

Glasgow is to formally seek more powers from Holyrood and Westminster to help revitalise its city centre.

While talks have taken place at officer level, councillors will now make a formal approach to devolve more powers around absentee property owners, ease the use of compulsory purchase orders and reduce VAT on property conversions.

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