Thursday June 4th 2026
Glasgow City Chambers
Written by Local Democracy Reporter, Catherine Hunter
Concerns over the impact of street closures on local businesses as a result of more film and TV shows being filmed in the city have been raised.
During yesterday’s economy and regeneration committee, Councillor Robert Mooney said that it was good to see Glasgow on TV screens and asked how much money this was bringing into the city.
Glasgow City Council’s Economic Development team has been working in collaboration with the Glasgow Film Office – the film commission for Scotland’s largest city offering – which offers a free service to all productions including feature films, television, commercials and music videos.
Councillor Mooney said: “The report mentions the Glasgow Film Centre and I think we all love to see Glasgow getting showcased in films and TV series’. How much does that bring into the city on a yearly basis?
“In particular, as councillors, we received an email recently saying there were particular streets going to be shut off in the near future.
“Is it prudent to be shutting parts of the city when there is so much other upheaval going on, regardless of what it is going to bring in?
“I do absolutely understand and like everyone else, I love seeing Glasgow being highlighted in cinema, it is just that we’ve got the work on Argyle Street and George Square – it seems like the timing is not great. ”
A council officer agreed that disruption of film in the city can be problematic for both residents and business owners.
It was also confirmed that people impacted by street closures as a result of filming can apply for support, as a result of the film charter being developed.
They said: “We are sympathetic to businesses that are impacted by it.
“From previous reports the figures point to really strong economic value to the city which, in a way, is representative of the council’s position through the film charter as being a film friendly location.
“The value of filming in the city, not only in terms of the economic case but the feel good factor in engaging the public – as we saw through Spiderman last year – can be really impactful.”
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