Glasgow City Council, GB

Glasgow City Council, GB approves over 40 new e-bike stations amid record demand

Glasgow has approved more than 40 new Voi e-bike stations, significantly expanding both on-hire and off-hire capacity at busy locations across the city. The expansion comes in response to record demand for the cycle hire scheme, which has already surpassed 282,000 rides since its launch in November 2025. The new stations will initially operate as geo-fenced virtual locations for rapid deployment, with physical markings to be installed over the coming weeks.

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Glasgow City Council, GB

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Glasgow City Council, GB supports connections between startups and investors with new platform

Glasgow built its Tech Ecosystem Platform using Dealroom. The Dashboard displays statistics on verified startups, investors, and employees in the city region. There are also bar graphs of investment rounds and job trends back to 2010. Platform users find collaborators and investors with industry-specific curated content or filtered searches. An Investment Heatmap highlights Glasgow's path to £2.6 billion in startup value with annual investment figures for 26 industries.

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Glasgow City Council, GB

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Glasgow City Council, GB simulates emission-reduction ideas with a digital twin of its largest park

The IES-designed digital twin presents real-time data on energy usage and emissions at the 361-acre Pollok Country Park. Virtual representations of buildings dating back to the 18th century provide baselines for simulations of proposed improvements. City officials are evaluating how upgrades like hydroelectric capacity at the water mill and heat pumps can be balanced against preservation needs. The long-term goal is off-grid and net-zero solutions for 100% of the park's operational needs.

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Glasgow City Council, GB

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Glasgow City Council, GB experiments with climate sensor technology in social housing

Tempus climate sensors were installed by project partner North in 30 council homes across two Registered Social Landlords. These sensors transmit data about indoor humidity and temperature over the IoT Scotland network. City and RSL officials will monitor sensor data for signs of mold or dampness that can adversely impact tenant health. The pilot evaluates how project leaders can scale the installation and maintenance of climate sensors across council housing.

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Glasgow City Council, GB

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Glasgow City Council, GB introduces the first cycle-activated road signs in the United Kingdom

Twenty-two solar-powered signs were installed at 16 intersections and business entrances across the city. A cycle logo and triangular warning lights on each sign activate whenever bikes pass nearby sensors. Sign locations were selected based on evaluations of sight lines and surrounding features that may impair driver awareness of cyclists. This project followed a successful pilot of the technology at Berkeley Street and Claremont Street.

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Glasgow City Council, GB

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Glasgow City Council, GB develops Ultra-Smart Cycle System in support of school bike trains

The Shawlands Bike Bus escorts up to 60 children on bikes and scooters to Shawlands Primary School. Glasgow worked with Sm@rt Technology on a wireless device for activating the traffic light at a nearby intersection. An encrypted signal from the lead adult leads to a 45-second green light for young riders. Bike Bus participants benefit from high-visibility vests, helmet cameras, and route signs. The Ultra-Smart Cycle System operates during a 30-minute period for Friday morning commutes.

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Glasgow City Council, GB

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Glasgow City Council, GB collaborates with high school students on Bin It to Win It pilot

First-year students at Castlemilk High School identified a significant gap in public bins while mapping routes from the school to popular lunch locations. The Clean Glasgow team filled the gap with a new bin and spraypainted footsteps on the sidewalks leading to nearby bins. Random audits by teachers and council staff led to prizes for students seen using the bins. The Bin It to Win pilot also studied waste types and hotspots during five community clean-ups.

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Glasgow City Council, GB

United Kingdom