About

GOVAN COMMUNITY COUNCIL

Govan Community Council was established in 1976 under the new legislation on local government passed in 1973. This described community councils as the third tier of government with responsibility ensuring that the voice of the local communities was heard. Community Councils have legal rights to oppose (or support) planning applications and licensing applications and to be consulted on all matters affecting their community. They are required to be non-sectarian and non-party political (but not non-political).

Govan Community Council currently meets monthly on the first Monday (unless a public holiday). It currently meets in the Ground Floor Cafe of The Pearce Institute at 840-860 Govan Rd, Glasgow G51 3UU. The next meeting is scheduled for Monday 3rd of November 2025 at 7pm.

The Chair is Claire Dickson, Vice Chair is Willie Jones, and the secretary is Greg Easton. Updated contact details will be provided soon.

ELECTION OF NEW MEMBERS COMPLETED AUTUMN 2025

The most recent term of member election occured at the Annual General Meeting on Monday 6th of October 2025. Due to changes in personal circumstances, a new leadership group was elected and will serve year five terms until 2029.

Interim elections can be called by the Community Council and details will be available on this page.

CURRENT CAMPAIGNS BEING SUPPORTED BY THE COMMUNITY COUNCIL

Opposition to the downgrading of Govan fire station and the removal of one of its two tenders.

Opposition to the loss of banking cash dispensers (and closure of banks) in the Govan area.

Support for the City Council’s initiative to redevelop the Lyceum as a community centre.

Support for demands for the public ownership of bus services in Glasgow.

Opposition to the cut in teacher numbers in Glasgow schools.

Support for the demand that asylum seekers be given the right to work.