​Hutchesontown Community Council would like to pay tribute to Baillie James Scanlon who sadly passed away on the 27 December 2024.
Jim was a dedicated and tireless worker for the Southside Central ward, and had a particular devotion to the communities of Hutchesontown, Lauriston and Oatlands. Jim was a regular attendee at our Community Council meetings, and many of the positive developments and interventions we have made were in no small part down to his efforts. He always sought to put his constituents first, and our Council meetings will certainly notice his absence. Jim was a true friend of our community and will be sorely missed by all.
We send our condolences to Jim`s family, and our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
RIP Baillie James Scanlon.

Bonfire Night is coming up on Sunday 5 November. Attached is the safety protocol issued by a number of local agencies. Please download, read, and distribute the file. The introduction is included below.

"​Fireworks misuse and bonfires are serious problems and can have a detrimental effect
on community safety and those living within our communities.
Bonfires traditionally accompany the November 5th celebrations; however, they are
frequently a source of danger due to their location or construction and can also be a
focus for anti-social behaviour.
To minimise the cause and effects of fireworks misuse and the associated dangers,
the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS), Glasgow City Council (GCC),
Neighbourhoods Regeneration and Sustainability (NRS), Police Scotland (PS),
Trading Standards, Crimestoppers, Scottish Burned Children’s Club and other partner
agencies have agreed this joint protocol for identifying, reporting and the removal of
bonfires/bonfire material alongside a bold education and youth engagement strategy.
This protocol will ensure consistency, building on good practice and therefore
increasing safety in public spaces."

Our Annual General Meeting is Tuesday 17 October, 7pm at the St Francis Centre.
All office bearers will be up for election.
Visitors are welcome to attend and potentially become members if you reside in Hutchesontown.

2023 is kicking off with the first ever Gorbals Volunteer Fair!

Volunteering is a great way to get involved in your community whilst learning new skills and making new friends. Why not come along and connect with some of the great local organisations looking for your support in 2023!

18 January, 2-6 pm at the St Francis Centre, 405 Cumberland Street

For more information call Jo or Ailsa on 0141 429 3900 or email [email protected]

The St Francis Centre has been open since November as a designated Welcome Place run by Glasgow Life:

• a warm space with free tea, coffee, and board games
• available to book for events, meetings, and other activities

Do take advantage of this resource in our community!

Open 9:00-21:00 Monday to Friday
For more information, call (0141) 429 0275 or visit their website

We won't be having our regular meeting this month (18 October), but ...

On Tuesday 15 November at 7pm we will be holding our Annual General Meeting. We are really keen to extend an open invitation to all residents. We also are keen to invite new members to join us!
Please note the new change in venue: for the time being, we will now be meeting in the Community Room in the local Coop supermarket, 190 Crown Street.

A new campaign group has been set up to put pressure on Glasgow City Council to reopen the St Francis Centre to its pre-Covid levels, after residents came along to the public meeting we organised last month. If you are on Facebook can join this group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/savethestfranciscentre

The Community Council is being re-established, with our first meeting 19 October, 7 pm at the St. Francis Hall (behind the St. Francis Centre). The meeting will consist of the AGM and an election with a slate of candidates. New members are welcome, space permitting.
Please be mindful of current COVID guidance, including the mandatory wearing of facemasks.