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Cllr Graeme Hendry - Group Leader

Cllr Graeme Hendry

Graeme has been the Leader of the Opposition since May 2012 and sits on Glasgow City Marketing Bureau, SECC and the commonwealth Games Legacy Board.  He was first elected as the SNP Councillor for Garscadden/Scotstounhill in May 2007 and has had various roles in the Council since then including Opposition Business Manager and Governance Spokesperson.

Graeme first joined the SNP in 1998 and believes that independence will bring massive economic benefits to Glasgow and allow us to make the most of the fantastic resources we have in this city.

Graeme graduated from Glasgow University in 2000 with a Honours Degree in Politics and from Strathclyde University in 2002 with PG Dip Careers Guidance.  Graeme currently works for Skills Development Scotland in West Dunbartonshire.

Graeme lives in Scotstoun, Glasgow with his wife and child and in his spare time he is a keen follower of football


News from the Glasgow SNP Council group



SNP demands George Square cash probe
Sunday, 02 June 2013

The SNP has urged Audit Scotland to investigate the financial aspect of the George Square redesign contest after claims Labour-led Glasgow City Council paid judges thousands of pounds in expenses without receipts.

Reports in today's Sunday Herald reveal the council paid two of the four external judges £6000 on top of their fees without asking for any receipts.

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Labour council leader Gordon Matheson should 'consider his position'
Sunday, 28 April 2013

City ChambersSNP Group Leader of Glasgow City Council, Graeme Hendry has urged Labour Council Leader Gordon Matheson to consider his position following a series of alleged offences while investigations are underway.

Councillor Matheson is to be investigated by the Major Crimes Unit over alleged misconduct during the £100,000 contest to redesign George Square. He has been accused of trying to breach procurement law and coerce officers to do so.

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Gordon Matheson must consider his position
Sunday, 21 April 2013

Graeme-HendryCouncil boss must do what is best for the city as Glasgow prepares for 2014 Games

Following Gordon Matheson being reported to the Public Standards Commissioner by the Royal Incorporation of Architects over alleged improper staff coercion over the George Square design, the SNP are calling for him to consider his position as Glasgow gears up for the 2014 Commonwealth Games.

Councillor Graeme Hendry, Leader of the SNP Opposition in Glasgow, said: “Labour in Glasgow yesterday chose to attack the ex-Council officer who said Gordon Matheson tried to coerce him into breaking the law over George Square shows their desperation.

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SNP comment on George Square proposals
Monday, 21 January 2013

Martin DochertyCommenting on the announcement that Gordon Matheson’s George Square judging panel have been over-ruled in the decision on the future of George Square, SNP Anderston/City Councillor Martin Docherty said: “The entire process for the redevelopment of George Square, following Council approval to proceed, has been a farcical vanity project led by Gordon Matheson. 

"The consultation process was flawed from the start by the Council Leader’s determination to remove the famous statues in the square, minimise grassed areas in the city centre and continue his obsession with water features.

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Cllr John Letford urges Glaswegians to act now - 'use the hotline and keep warm'
Tuesday, 20 November 2012

thermostatMaryhill/Kelvin SNP councillor John Letford is encouraging his constituents to prepare for the cold months ahead by making use of the Scottish Government’s Home Energy Hotline.

His call comes after a new survey found that almost 80 per cent of Scots are concerned about the cost of their energy bills this winter. And, while many Scots use or would be interested in using loft (45%) or wall (32%) insulation to help make their homes warmer, only 29 per cent of people said they have claimed the free home insulation they are eligible for.

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Hendry comments on council pleage to support small businesses
Friday, 16 November 2012

Graeme HendryConcern at level of support for third sector

Commenting on today’s announcement that Glasgow City Council is committed to rent support for new start up businesses, SNP Leader of the Opposition, Councillor Graeme Hendry said: “Glasgow has historically underperformed when it comes to new business start ups, so I welcome any initiative that tackles this.  As with all council announcements the devil will be in the detail as to how this works. I hope Councillors will get the chance to scrutinise this policy soon to ensure we get the most out of this limited pot of money.

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Labour accused of abusing power to target disabled
Friday, 16 November 2012

Norman MacLeodMacLeod seeking answers from Chief Executive

Following the calamitous series of events this week in Glasgow concerning proposals to close disability Day Care Centres, led by the Glasgow Labour administration and resisted successfully by Glasgow’s SNP Group, Shadow City Treasurer – SNP Councillor Norman MacLeod – has written to the Council’s Chief Executive seeking answers to questions of legality, cost and process by which the Council brings papers for decision.

“The events of this week have cast a long shadow over democracy in Glasgow.  It has long been assumed that decisions are made behind closed doors, but the paper on proposals to close Learning Disability Day Care centres in Glasgow has shone a bright light on the shady practices employed by Labour in Glasgow.

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Glasgow SNP welcomes development at Maryhill Locks
Friday, 16 November 2012

apprenticeApprentice opportunities for local young people hailed by Letford

Glasgow SNP Personnel spokesperson, Councillor John Letford, today welcomed news of a development by Maryhill Housing Association to build 125 new homes as part of an £18m development at Maryhill Locks.

Key to the contract are the Community Benefits clauses.  Community Benefit clauses place a requirement upon a contractor to deliver a wider social benefit as part of the agreed contract.  City Building Glasgow currently has 12 apprenticeships working at Maryhill Locks.

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