May 2007 sees a huge change for the better in how councillors are elected. For too long Labour have enjoyed unrealistic majorities in Glasgow despite receiving barely 50% of the vote. Now under the proportional representation system every vote will count and we can expect a much larger SNP presence in the Council. Whether the SNP takes control or not, you can be sure that there will be a strong and vigorous voice speaking up in the City Chambers for the good of Glasgow and the good of Scotland.

In this manifesto you will find more details of what we want to see happening in Glasgow.

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Manifesto Summary

• Main aim – Freedom for Scotland
• PR means a bigger SNP group in the Council
• Concerns – Poverty, Ill health, Unemployment; Haves & Have nots

Culture & Leisure

• Accessibility for all (no transfer to a trust); more local facilities
• Commonwealth Games – good; Expensive Transport Museum – bad
• Support voluntary sector

Development & Regeneration

• Address gap between rich and poor
• Support businesses, especially local business
• Abolish Scottish Enterprise Glasgow & rates for small businesses

Education

• Attainment & Attendance
• Still too many poor buildings
• Support Scottish emphasis and sport

Environmental Protection

• More emphasis on recycling and reuse
• West end pilot to be rolled out
• Education and example

Finance

• Local Income Tax to replace unfair Council Tax
• Labour have wasted Council reserves
• No PFI/PPP

Housing

• Push forward Second Stage Transfer out of GHA
• Tackle homelessness and poor housing standards
• Support home owners

Land Services

• More emphasis on public transport, walking, and cycling
• More integration of public transport
• Better Park & Ride and general parking arrangements
• Proper funding for major roads, white lighting
• Protecting recreational space

Social Care

• Review of free personal care, care communities, direct payments
• Integration in Council but oppose combining Education and Social Work
• Potential of Community Health & Care Partnerships

Community Safety

• Anti-social behaviour – more police
• Tackle alcohol
• Diversionary Activities

Council Structure

• Modern committee system, abolish executive/cabinet
• More local decision making
• SNP councillors put principles first

2007 Elections

• Welcome PR-STV system
• Every citizen to have an SNP councillor