This is the list of documents available for the submission Motion by Bailie Christie Mearns:- "Council notes the significant contribution that music, its creators, performers, promoters, clubs and venues makes to Glasgow, an iconic music city sustained by world-class higher education institutions and infamous audiences. Council further notes that this has created a unique musical culture valued right across the world, providing invaluable opportunities for Glasgow's citizens and which contributes significantly to the success of the music industry globally. Council further notes that Glasgow's music contributes overwhelmingly to Scotland's vibrancy and success. Night-time industries turn over more than £2 billion every year for the city, supporting 16,600 full-time jobs, with music tourism representing 1.6 million visits to Scotland and a visitor spend of £499 million in 2023 alone, according to research by UK Music, with much of this generated in Glasgow. Council recognises that this supports culture and tourism in the city and led to Glasgow being the first city in the UK to be awarded UNESCO City of Music status in 2008, as well as being voted the best city in the world for live music this year. Council recognises the unique contribution of grassroots music venues to Glasgow's musical success; notes that many internationally-acclaimed artists have made their names here; and that these venues make up a significant part of our musical ecosystem, such as Sub Club which recently celebrated the 30th anniversary of its legendary weekly club night, Subculture, and which is nominated for DJ Mag's Best of British 'Best Club' Award this year; King Tuts' Wah Wah Hut, which was named "UK's Best Live Venue" for three years in a row; as well as a network of internationally successful labels, such as Numbers, LuckyMe and Soma Records and the record shops they centre around like Rubadub. Council recognises that these, as well as many others, add immense value to Glasgow's music culture and have placed Glasgow at the forefront of the UK's electronic and wider music scene. Council, however, notes the ongoing financial pressures facing Scotland's music industry since Covid-19, which has resulted in the closure of grassroots music venues in Glasgow, such as the Blue Arrow Jazz Club and The 13th Note Cafe; that bigger venues are also being impacted, including The Shed nightclub which recently closed its doors, and The Garage nightclub which has reduced operating hours for the first time in its long and successful history. Council further acknowledges the significant loss to Glasgow's music landscape with the demolition of the iconic O2 ABC on Sauchiehall Street. Council notes that figures from the Night-Time Industries Association (NTIA) show that there are only 82 nightclubs left in Scotland now, from 125 venues in 2020, which is a staggering drop of more than 30% in only four years. The NTIA have recently issued a stark warning that, without urgent intervention, there will be no night clubs left in the UK by 2030. Council commends the work of Music Venue Trust in campaigning for grassroots music across the UK; as well as recent work on Glasgow's Culture Strategy 2024-2030. Council celebrates the recent work that has been done on Glasgow's Culture Strategy 2024-2030 and Glasgow's 2030 Tourism Strategy which highlight the value of the city's music as a cultural asset and which recognise the critical importance of music to our visitor economy. Council further commends the work being undertaken by Glasgow's City Centre Taskforce, including the Night-time Economy and Transport sub-groups which have developed specific proposals which must be advanced at pace to support Glasgow's night-time industry and prevent further, irreversible decline to our city's culture. Council therefore resolves to: A. ask the Convenor for Culture to write to the Chair of the Scottish Events Campus requesting a local Stadium Levy pilot to be developed for the Hydro, with revenue raised to be directed towards supporting grassroots music venues, and to table a paper to the appropriate committee detailing the steps needed to take it forward; B. write to the Chancellor calling for reform of the VAT system to protect the culture sector, particularly grassroots music venues and nightclubs; C. Write to the Finance Secretary calling for reform of Non-domestic Rates to prioritise financial support to genuinely small businesses which recognises the unique challenges facing music venues; D. write to all relevant public transport providers requesting enhanced night bus services, incorporating most recent customer and industry feedback, and calling for later operating hours on Subway and trains to support the night-time economy; E. develop a local Night-time Economy Strategy for Glasgow, in line with the recommendations of the NTIA Scotland and the City Centre Taskforce's NTE sub-group; F. produce a comprehensive UNESCO City of Music trail, in physical and digital form, as one legacy of Glasgow's 850th anniversary which helps to celebrate all that Glasgow has to offer musically; G. ensure that grassroots music venues, artists and DJs across all genres are fully involved in Glasgow's 850 celebrations, including at a dedicated civic reception and within the programme for Clyde Chorus; H. consider additional opportunities to market Glasgow's music internationally and through Glasgow's Life's destination marketing team. 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