This is the list of documents available for the submission Motion by Councillor Thomas Rannachan:- Council notes the major fire on 8 March 2026 on Union Street, adjacent to Glasgow Central Station, which is believed to have begun in a vape shop and resulted in significant structural damage, the partial collapse of a B listed building, and major disruption to the rail network. Council further notes the scale of the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service response and the wider public safety concerns associated with lithium ion battery fires, which are known to burn hotter and faster than conventional fires and have been implicated in incidents involving vape devices and waste handling processes. Council acknowledges that the affected building forms part of Glasgow's historic built environment and that the incident highlights the vulnerability of older properties to fast spreading fires. Council recognises that lithium-ion battery fire risks have implications for Council operations, including cleansing activity, waste handling procedures, and the management of property within the Council's ownership or stewardship. Council also notes the work already being undertaken through the Take Charge Glasgow campaign to improve public awareness of safe battery disposal and reduce fire risk within waste services. Council notes that statutory fire safety duties for commercial premises rest with individual businesses under the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 and that City Property already considers proposed business uses as part of its assessment processes, supported by robust lease conditions requiring tenants to comply with fire safety and insurance obligations. Council also notes that investigations into the Union Street incident are ongoing, and nothing in this motion should be interpreted as prejudging their outcome. Council therefore resolves to: 1. Request a report from the Chief Executive to the appropriate committee that: "Reviews existing Council activity relating to lithium ion battery fire risk, including the Take Charge Glasgow campaign and relevant operational procedures within Council services. "Identifies opportunities to strengthen public awareness and partnership working with the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, Transport Scotland, Network Rail, and local businesses. "Sets out any options for enhancing fire prevention and emergency preparedness measures within older and heritage buildings that are owned or managed by the Council. 2. Instruct the Chief Executive to engage with City Property (Glasgow) LLP to: "Discuss whether any additional non statutory guidance or good practice approaches may support consideration of lithium ion battery fire safety issues when assessing tenant proposals, particularly within heritage or mixed use properties. 3. Agree that these actions constitute a proportionate and precautionary response to established fire risk evidence and support the safeguarding of residents, workers, visitors, and Glasgow's built heritage..

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