The Old Sheriff Court Glasgow

Glasgow Christmas Lights Switch on 2019
2019-11-17 18:30 - 20:00 (Europe/London)
George Square will be closed to traffic for the Christmas Lights switch on. Streets around the area will also be closed, or have restrictions that day, though Ingram St remains open between Glassford St and High St.

Annual General Meeting
2019-10-31 19:00 - 20:30 | Scottish Youth Theatre
The Annual General Meeting of The Old Sheriff Court Residents’ Association will be held on Thursday 31st October at 7.00pm in the Scottish Youth Theatre, Hutcheson St.
AGENDA

Chairperson’s Review
Election of Committee
Financial Review (Trinity Factors)
Any other business

The Committee desperately needs new members to take an active part in managing the building. We’re especially keen to find a Treasurer who can work with the factors to manage the building’s finances and ensure we get value for money in everything we do. If you’re interested, please contact the Secretary, or speak to one of the Committee, either before the AGM or at the meeting.
All owners and tenants are invited to attend the meeting.
If you are planning on attending, please register at https://oldsheriffcourtglasgow.org.uk/ra/AGM, or by sending an email to info@oldsheriffcourtglasgow.org.uk.
If you have any questions you wish to raise, or any other business you wish to have discussed at the meeting, please notify the Secretary by 24th October 2019, to ensure we make the best use of the available time.

Great Scottish Run
2019-09-28 08:00 - 2019-09-29 17:00
The Great Scottish Run is returning to Glasgow City Centre on 28th and 29th September. Streets around the building will be closed, and the area will be much busier than normal..in previous years, Hutcheson St has been used as the drop off point for runners’ rucksacks.

Community Council Meeting
2019-09-24 19:00 - 21:00 | City Chambers
The monthly meeting of the Merchant City and Trongate Community Council takes place today, in the City Chambers. The agenda includes a presentation from the developers of the proposed development on the corner of Hutcheson St/Trongate
Agenda

Welcome by Tam Coyle, Chair
Apologies
Minutes of the last meeting
Matters arising not on the agenda
Report from the Treasurer (Gerald)
Police Report (Police Representatives)
Presentation from Mosaic Architecture and Design regarding the Trongate/Hutcheson Street development.
Councillors’ Reports
Planning Applications (Tam)

Licensing Applications (Tam)
Merchant City Park update (Peter and Eileen)
Report on the August Area Partnership meeting (Duncan)
Defibrillator update (Gerald/Tam)
Internal MCTCC matters – filling the vacant community council places (Tam); website/social media (Gordon Rae); news about the AGM in October.
AOCB
Next meeting: October 29th

AGM 2019
2019-09-17 19:00 - 20:30 | Scottish Youth Theatre
The Old Sheriff Court Residents’ Association will hold its Annual General Meeting on Thursday 31st October 2019 in the Scottish Youth Theatre.

Pedal for Scotland 20th Anniversary
2019-09-08
Pedal for Scotland celebrates its 20th anniversary this year. George St, Ingram St, Bell St and Trongate are likely to be closed at the junction with High St, from early morning until nearly lunchtime..

Tour of Britain Grand Depart
2019-09-07
Scotland will host the Grand Depart of the 2019 OVO Energy Tour of Britain on Saturday 7 September, with stage one of Britain’s national Tour beginning in George Square in Glasgow and finishing in Dumfries and Galloway.

Evolution Green Fleet Exhibition and Roadshow - George Square
2019-08-23 08:00 - 2019-08-24 17:00
Roads around George Square will be closed on Friday 23rd and Saturday 24th August, as Glasgow plays host to Evolution Green Fleet and the Evolution Motor Show. Although Ingram Street and the Merchant City will be open to traffic, expect it to be busier…
Roads affected:

Anchor Lane, for its whole length
Cochrane Street, for its whole length
Dundas Lane, for its whole length
Dundas Street, between West George Street and Dundas Lane
George Square (all sides), for its whole length
George Street, between Montrose Street and George Square
John Street, between Ingram Street and Cochrane Street
Martha Street, for its whole length
Montrose Street (Northbound), between Ingram Street and Cochrane Street
Nelson Mandela Place, for its whole length
North Frederick Street, for its whole length
North Hanover Street, for its whole length
South Frederick Street, for its whole length
West George Street, between West Nile Street and George Square

Women's Tour of Scotland Cycling Event
2019-08-10 08:00 - 17:00 | City Centre, Glasgow
THE FIRST EVER WOMEN’S TOUR OF SCOTLAND is set to be an outstanding world class permanent UCI calendar professional race fixture. The three day, three stage race will be contested by many of the top women’s teams in the world – plus the cream of Great Britain and Scotland’s female cycling talent.
We will be celebrating cycling over three days in five cities, and scores of towns and villages along the 350km route.
As a result, roads will be closed around the city centre on Saturday 10th August 2019, between 05:00 and 14:30, in connection with the Women’s Tour of Scotland Cycling event. Ingram St is open, but George Square and surrounding roads will be closed.

HSBC Let's Ride Glasgow
2019-08-03 15:00 - 2019-08-04 18:00
HSBC Let’s ride is closing the roads to traffic in Glasgow on Sunday 4 August and hosting a free cycling festival for everyone.
There’s lots to do – from fun activities and challenges for the whole family to music, local street food and live stunt shows. Plus a few surprises on the day …
Due to this, there will be no loading or waiting on the streets around the building from 3pm on Saturday 3rd August until 6pm on Sunday 4th August, and the roads will be closed to traffic from 4am – 6pm on Sunday 4th August. More information on affected roads at https://www.glasgow.gov.uk/article/19741/Event-Road-Restrictions

Merchant City Festival 2019
2019-07-25 11:00 - 2019-07-28 22:00 | Merchant City Festival, Wilson St, Glasgow, G1
The Merchant City Festival is back from 25 – 28 July bringing amazing entertainment to the streets and venues of the Merchant City. More info soon

TRNSMT Festival
2019-07-12 - 2019-07-14 | Glasgow Green, Greendyke St, Glasgow
The TRNSMT festival will take place on Glasgow Green from 12th – 14th July, so expect the Merchant City to be busier than normal. There will be road closures around Glasgow Green and Saltmarket from 9pm on 12th July to the early hours of the 15th.

Road Closures
2019-07-05 15:00 - 2019-07-06 16:00
Roads around the merchant city will be closed or have loading/parking restrictions on Friday 5th and Saturday 6th July 2019, for the annual Boyne Procession. Roads affected include George Square, Ingram St, Montrose St, Cochrane St.

Road Closure - 16 June
2019-06-16 06:00 - 14:00 | City Centre, Glasgow
Roads will be closed around the Merchant City on Sunday 16th June for the Mens10K race.

Filming - Succession
2019-05-26 07:00 - 14:00
HBO show “Succession” will be filming in and around George Square, Cochrane St, Montrose St and George St. Road closures and delays are likely

Cancer Research Race for Life
2019-05-19 06:00 - 14:00
The annual Race for Life takes place on Sunday 19th May, starting at Glasgow Green and travelling round the city centre. Many roads will be closed, including Glassford St, George Square and Queen St, making travelling more difficult.

Merchant City and Trongate Community Council Meeting
2019-04-30 19:00 - 21:00 | City Chambers
Monthly meeting of the Merchant City and Trongate Community Council, open to all residents of the Merchant City.

Filming in the Merchant city
2019-04-16 14:00 - 20:00
Albion St, Bell St (east of Candleriggs) is closed on the afternoon of 16th April, from 2pm to 8pm, to allow filming to take place. Diversions will be in place
