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Glasgow City Council Elects New Leader as Susan Aitken Steps Down After Nine Years

Bell, Glasgow’s new council leader, says he will confront homelessness, budget gaps and pay reforms while continuing Aitken’s approach.

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Glasgow City Council has elected its new leader, replacing Cllr Susan Aitken after nine years in the role

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The NationalThe National
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Glasgow City Council elects new leader as Susan Aitken steps down

Ricky Bell has been as elected leader of Glasgow City Council, replacing Susan Aitken.

·Glasgow, United Kingdom
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BBC NewsBBC News
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Glasgow City Council appoints Ricky Bell as new leader

Bell replaces Susan Aitken, who announced in May that she was to stand down from the role.

·London, United Kingdom
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The ScotsmanThe Scotsman
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Ricky Bell elected new leader of Glasgow City Council as Susan Aitken steps down

Councillor Ricky Bell has been chosen to lead Glasgow City Council, succeeding Susan Aitken who served for nine years.

·Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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The Herald ScotlandThe Herald Scotland
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New Glasgow City Council leader says he's 'happy' falling out with Holyrood

A changing of the the guard at the city chambers saw shots fired across Holyrood's bow

·Glasgow, United Kingdom
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GlasgowWorldGlasgowWorld
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Glasgow City Council elects new leader as Susan Aitken steps down after nine years

Glasgow City Council has elected its new leader, replacing Cllr Susan Aitken after nine years in the role

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Glasgow TimesGlasgow Times
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New leader of Glasgow City Council says Glaswegians 'best people in the world'

Ricky Bell has been as elected leader of Glasgow City Council, replacing Susan Aitken.

·Glasgow, United Kingdom
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Glasgow Times broke the news in Glasgow, United Kingdom on Thursday, September 10, 2026.
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