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Active Travel Hustings Glasgow – Tue 28 Apr

Join the debate on the future of walking, wheeling and cycling in Greater Glasgow and beyond. Hear what your Scottish Parliament candidates have to say about making Scotland an active travel nation.

We have invited candidates from the main political parties to speak directly to voters about their vision for sustainable and active transport in Scotland. The event will give them a chance to outline their party’s priorities before taking part in a Q&A session with you.

Who Is Attending

We have contacted all 6 of the main political parties and the following will be attending:

  • Scottish Lib Dems – Peter McLaughlin, candidate for Glasgow Cathcart and Pollok
  • Scottish Greens – Holly Bruce, candidate for Glasgow Southside
  • SNP – TBC
  • Scottish Labour – TBC
  • Reform – Graham Simpson, candidate for Airdrie
  • Scottish Conservatives – Kyle Park, candidate for Glasgow Cathcart & Pollok 

Find out more about who you can vote for.

Venue, Date and Time

The event will take place at The Renfield Centre, 260 Bath Street, Glasgow G2 4JP in the Blythswood Hall on Tuesday 28 April.

  • 630pm – venue opens, refreshments and networking 
  • 700-830pm – hustings
  • 830-9pm – final networking

Who We Are

Glasgow Eco Trust, GoBike Strathclyde Cycle Campaign, Cycling UK Scotland and Aye Cycle Glasgow represent the voices of those who walk, wheel or cycle in greater Glasgow and beyond and those who do not yet have the choice to do so.

Our supporters are commited to active travel and sustainable transport and it is a critical issue that they’d like to see the next Scottish Government deliver on. 

Glasgow Eco Trust

Community-led climate action – making a difference for people, place and planet. Glasgow Eco Trust is a local environmental charity and social enterprise based in west Glasgow that coordinates and delivers a range of environmental activities and services. Find out more at Glasgow Eco Trust

GoBike Strathclyde Cycle Campaign

Your voice for improving cycling in Glasgow and Strathclyde. GoBike campaigns for safer streets for all and making cycling a natural choice for all ages to get around. Find out more at GoBike

Cycling UK

Cycling UK enable and inspire people from all backgrounds and abilities to experience cycling’s joys and benefits. We speak up for all who cycle to make sure it’s a safe and easy choice for everyone to travel, explore and have fun. Ride with us for happier, healthier and greener lives. Find out more at Cycling UK Scotland

Aye Cycle Glasgow

Aye Cycle Glasgow is a one-stop shop website and network of community cycling organisations across the greater Glasgow area. Find out more at Aye Cycle Glasgow

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