Committee publication · Correspondence · 20 January 2026 · HC 1308
Correspondence with Bailie Annette Christie, Convener for Culture, Sport and International Relations, Glasgow City Council regarding Commonwealth Games 2026 funding follow-up, dated 13 and 26 November 2025
From: Scottish Affairs Committee
Inquiry: Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026
Summary
Correspondence between the Scottish Affairs Committee and Glasgow City Council regarding Commonwealth Games 2026 funding. The Committee sought clarification on planned city enhancements, external funding approaches, and use of existing budgets. Glasgow's Convener for Culture detailed plans for infrastructure improvements, ongoing engagement with Scottish Government and national agencies for match funding, and optimisation of existing council and Glasgow Life resources.
Key findings
- City operations enhancements will focus on protecting venues and walkways with droppable bollards, signage, and road infrastructure, extended to fan zones where feasible
- Glasgow Life is actively engaging with Scottish Government, sportscotland, Creative Scotland, and National Lottery Heritage Fund to secure match funding for festival programming
- Glasgow City Council and Glasgow Life are optimising existing budgets across Culture, Events, Communities and Sport teams, including alignment of community programmes with Merchant City Festival and Glasgow International
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Key actors
Bailie Annette Christie, Patricia Ferguson MP, Scottish Affairs Committee, Glasgow City Council, Glasgow Life, Scottish Government, sportscotland, Creative Scotland
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“Work is ongoing to secure additional support. Glasgow Life is actively engaged with the Scottish Government, national agencies such as sport scotland and Creative Scotland, and the National Lottery Heritage Fund.”
Key Quotes
“The Committee discussed your letter at its meeting on Wednesday 12th November and agreed to seek clarification on a small number of points.”
“Enhancements would primarily focus on protecting open spaces at various venues, including the SEC campus and approaching walkway. Consideration would be given to installation of droppable bollards, signage and road infrastructure.”
“Glasgow Life and Glasgow City Council are optimising the impact of existing resources, programmes and budgets which provide the foundation for activity during the Games Festival period.”
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