This is the history for the submission "Motion by Councillor Susan Aitken:- "Council notes with sadness the recent fire that took place at the Union Corner building at Union Street and Gordon Street in Glasgow City Centre and acknowledges both the significant impact that this has had for affected businesses and people using Central Station, and the strong emotional response this loss has triggered for Glaswegians. Council commends the swift and professional response of the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, Police Scotland, Network Rail and Council officers in managing a rapidly evolving situation and protecting public safety, which ensured there were no fatalities or injuries resulting from the devastating incident. Council notes that in addition to saving lives, the SFRS's efforts saved neighbouring buildings including the Central Hotel and Glasgow Central Station. Council wishes to place on record its heartfelt thanks to Glaswegians for the generosity shown in the wake of this incident, including the many offers of alternative premises to help displaced businesses keep trading, and the remarkable financial contributions made through crowdfunding efforts. Council believes that this reflects the compassion, solidarity and community spirit that define our city. Council understands that the Union Corner building was home to many businesses, including vibrant small businesses in the heart of the city centre. Council further notes that many businesses have been left without access to their premises as a result of the public safety cordon instituted while demolition and clearance are taking place and recognises the significant disruption and financial impact experienced by businesses in and around Union Street, Gordon Street and the wider Glasgow Central area. Council therefore welcomes the confirmation by the First Minister of a £10million Scottish Government recovery fund which will support the city's recovery efforts and provide a support scheme for affected businesses, which is now open for applications. Council further notes that officers from its Economic Development section have been engaging directly with affected businesses from the outset to provide a single point of contact and signpost support and information. Council also acknowledges the complex and difficult work carried out by the demolition contractors, who have worked round-the-clock to protect public safety and facilitate the early reopening of Central Station, which is critical for so many commuters and the wider Glasgow city centre economy. Council further acknowledges and welcomes the First Minister's commitment to support Glasgow City Council with the additional costs necessitated by our statutory responsibilities in relation to building and public safety and notes the Scottish Government's intention to trigger the Bellwin Scheme. Council recognises the importance of the Union Street area to Glasgow's history and expresses its sadness at the loss of a heritage building in the heart of the Glasgow Central Conservation area. Council further acknowledges the role of the Union Street/Gordon Street area as a key gateway to the city for many and believes that the recovery of this area is vital to the wider city centre experience. Council welcomes the establishment by the Council Leader of a new strategic Union Street Fire Recovery Group, which brings together key partners from the public and private sector, as well as the city's heritage community, to chart a way forward for the Union Corner site and the recovery of the wider area. Council notes that the Recovery Group will review existing planned activity in the area, including planned public realm improvements at Gordon Street and Argyle Street Avenue, and the ongoing exploration of a Compulsory Purchase Order (CPO) for the Egyptian Halls building. Council further notes that the Recovery Group will provide a strategic leadership role in considering further interventions, including the potential purchase of the Union Corner site and options for recovery and rebuilding on the site that are worthy of its importance to the city centre and the area's historic character. Council further acknowledges concerns around the origins of this incident, including the possibility that vape products may have contributed to the fire. Council notes that it currently holds no regulatory, licensing or planning role in relation to vape products, other than those tobacco control functions which apply to the sale of all nicotine products. Council further acknowledges fire safety concerns regarding the storage of such products in historic buildings and residential areas, notes that Glasgow City Council has already worked to raise public awareness of the fire risks posed by vapes and other lithium ion battery products through its ongoing campaign for their safe disposal, and believes that MSPs should pay close attention to any conclusions that emerge from the SFRS investigation and consider whether future legislation or regulation of such products is required. Council believes that responding to this fire and promoting the recovery of Glasgow city centre will require a sustained cross-sectoral and multi-agency response, with powers and resources required to chart a way forward. Council further believes that, while the SFRS investigation is yet to conclude, appropriate lessons must be learned and action taken in response to this tragic incident. As such, Council resolves to: "Bring forward a new masterplan for the Central Station quarter, incorporating existing planned activity as well as identifying further projects to support the recovery of this area; "Write to the Secretary of State for Scotland to ask him to seek funds from the UK Treasury to match those already committed by the Scottish Government, and to both Governments to reiterate existing advocacy positions as set out by the City Centre Task Force, such as the removal of VAT for the maintenance and development of heritage buildings; "Ensure that the learning from the multiagency operational response Is reported to the Safe Glasgow Partnership and opportunities to further strengthen joint working between the Council, Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, Police Scotland, Network Rail and Scotrail are considered; "Write to the Scottish Government, and all MSPs in the city, to ask them to explore bringing forward legislation on the greater regulation of vape products and the storage of lithium Ion batteries; "Instruct updates on this work to the appropriate Committee in due course." 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