Friday May 15th 2026
Glasgow City Chambers
Written by Local Democracy Reporter, Sarah Hilley
The council will look at more pedestrianisation of Glasgow city centre as Queen Street sees a new decking-type walkway added.
Work has been taking place on the major road as well as Ingram Street to create more room for people walking and add planting and greenery.
A new wooden walkway running alongside the pavement in Queen Street has been installed with planters and seating also in place as part of the temporary trial.
The city’s convenor for climate transport and city centre recovery Angus Millar highlighted the ‘People First Zone development’ at a council meeting in response to a question from councillor Christy Mearns about developing pedestrianisation plans.
Councillor Millar said: “The council is continuing to progress various projects to create more space for pedestrians.”
He pointed out the ongoing work on Queen Street and Ingram Street with new tactile surfaces and planting being installed. Bus gates are also being rolled out and 13 street trees will be planted in large stone containers while a number of parking spaces are being removed.
The People First Zone changes are being introduced on a trial basis to monitor the impact of the scheme and public feedback is due to shape the final designs.
The SNP’s Councillor Millar told this morning’s full council meeting this morning that the trees are to be planted in June on the routes and referred to the installation of Avenues as well as an example of bids to boost space for pedestrians.
Scottish Greens councillor Mearns asked for details to be shared of what other streets are “feasible for pedestrianisation” work in the city centre and said there has been little progress.
Councillor Millar said “considerable public realm work” is being carried out in the city centre – and said it was about allowing that to “bed in while looking at other options”.
The matter was discussed in response to a question submitted by Councillor Mearns asking for an “update on developing plans for pedestrianising the city centre”.
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