The GMB, who are demanding a spruce up of the city before it is put on the world stage in 2026, have also nominated Cludgie the Rat as the mascot for the next games in 2026 to make their point about the city’s pest problem .
Trade union bosses have warned that Glasgow needs a “deep clean” before hosting the next Commonwealth Games .
“When Glaswegians go to these other cities, they find streets clear of litter and walls clean of graffiti, busy shops and a feeling of optimism. That is not the experience in Glasgow but it should be. The Scottish Government has insisted no public money will be spent on the slimmed-down 11-day sporting spectacle in August 2026 after striking a deal with Australian state Victoria after it pulled out because of rising costs. There will be no marathon or cycling road races to reduce policing costs, although work to repair potholes before previous events improved the roads.
A Glasgow City Council spokesman said a tourist levy could not be implemented before the Games. And he called for citizens to do their part by keeping littering at a minimum. The spokesman said: “Glasgow has a fantastic track record at delivering major events and event organisers are always full of praise for the city. We have frontline environmental teams working every day throughout the city to keep Glasgow in good order.
“We are engaging with the event organisers for 2026 and any further plans will be developed in conjunction with them. While a visitor levy is being considered in the city, due to the required legal process it is not possible for a levy to be applied in advance of the Games.”
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