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, with some exceptions. Since February 2026, we now meet at Maslow’s Community Hub, 94 Langlands Rd, Glasgow G51 3BQ. The next meeting is scheduled for Monday 5th of October 2025 at 7pm.
The Chair is Claire Dickson, Vice Chair is Willie Jones, and the Secretary is Greg Easton. To get in touch, please use the contact page or Facebook.
INTERIM ELECTIONS SEPTEMBER 2026
Govan Community Council currently has 4 vacancies, we have asked Glasgow City Council to hold an Interim Election. Nomination forms can be found at Elderpark Library, Maslow’s Community Hub, and downloaded from our website below.
Nominations can be accepted until 28th of September 2026. The outcome will be part of our Annual General Meeting on Monday 5th October 2026 at 7pm in Maslow’s Community Hub, 94 Langlands Road, G51 3BQ.
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.