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Every day there is a lot happening to make Glasgow a safer, cleaner, better place. We want to tell everyone who works, lives and visits the city about the work which is underway. From community events to city-wide initiatives, this is where you can find out more.

BBC Behind Closed Doors

This documentary demonstrates the stark reality of domestic abuse through the words of victims delivered by actors. It illustrates that abuse knows no bounds whatever the victim's social status, religion or age and ASSIST are pleased to support the making of this film.

New Campaign Targets Underage Drinking Hotspots

Street drinking and antisocial behaviour are being tackled in a blitz on two city hotspots.

Hundreds of Volunteers Tackle Litter in Communities

A huge clean up involving around 200 volunteers has taken place across Robroyston, Barmulloch and East Balornock.

School pupils, church congregations, businesses, residents associations and housing providers got together to pick up litter in the three neighbourhoods.

Glasgow Fast Forwards to the Future

Glasgow is embarking on an ambitious £24million programme aimed at using technology to make life in the city smarter, safer and more sustainable.

Grants Help Residents Transform Eyesore Lane

Residents in Battlefield are celebrating after securing council grants to gate and resurface a lane plagued by antisocial behaviour.

Best Bar None Glasgow Awards to be Biggest Yet

Glasgow employer, Tennent's Caledonian Breweries, has been unveiled as a new funding partner for the Best Bar None Scotland awards.

Stop Stalking in its Tracks

Stalking victim Ann Moulds today (April 16th) helped launch a Glasgow campaign highlighting the warning signs of a crime that ruins lives.

Ann is backing a new multi-agency campaign designed to make people aware of the early indicators of stalking and urging them to seek help.

Campaign to Keep Knightswood Crackin'

West End residents are being urged to join a campaign to Keep Knightswood Crackin'.

A family fun day will be at the centre of four days of action designed to enhance and improve quality of life for Knightswood residents.

Offenders Helps Spruce up Woodland

Offenders are helping clear a community woodland of rubbish and fly-tipping.

Community Payback teams have joined a clean-up of Malls Mire, Toryglen, organised by Urban Roots.

Innovation Award for Clampdown on Dirty Dog Owners

A zero tolerance campaign which saw an irresponsible dog owner evicted has won a prestigious innovation award.

Expansion for Best Bar None Awards

Glasgow's Best Bar None awards are being expanded this year with three new categories and an extension into the East End of the city.

The moves are designed to boost the number of entries to an all-time high and to recognise the efforts of smaller community based venues.

Trainee Brian Motors Into New Job

Teenager Brian Walker's search for work was proving fruitless and frustrating until he landed a training course with Glasgow Community & Safety Services (GCSS).

Now the 18-year-old has earned a full-time post with specialist van outfitters Vanax Ltd in Dalmarnock.

Bodycams Help Protect Clean Glasgow Officers

Bodycams are being drafted in to boost Glasgow's blitz on litter and dog fouling.

Video camera badges are being issued to all Community Enforcement Officers (CEOs) who issue Fixed Penalty Notices (FPNs) to litter louts and irresponsible dog owners as part of the Clean Glasgow campaign.

Festive Revellers Urged to Get Home Safely

Office party goers and those enjoying festive celebrations are being urged to use Glasgow's Nite Zones to get home safely in the lead up to Christmas.

Glasgow Joins 16 Days of Action Against Violence

Glasgow residents are being urged to join a march raising awareness of violence against women.

Hundreds of Dirty Dog Owners Collared

More than 600 Glasgow dog owners have been collared for failing to pick up after their pets.

CEOs assist in arrest

CEOs on patrol in Townhead, assisted Police in the arrest of a male causing disorder and involved in theft.

Community Payback Services - This week

This week our Community Payback Services will be carrying out projects in these areas.

The Elderpark Table

When 27 diseased trees had to be felled in Elder Park, our Community Payback Training Centre, stepped in to give them a new life.

CEOs avert potential tragedy

Community Enforcement Officers averted potential tragedy when they spotted 2yr old child at sill of open 2nd floor window.

IFSEC Award Winners

“Glasgow Community and Safety Services represents the perfect liaison between a city council and the local police service aimed squarely at fighting crime and improving the environment for residents and businesses alike...

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