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Mayor, City of Glasgow
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Henry RoyseOfficial photo — City of Glasgow

Henry Royse

Candidate for Mayor, City of Glasgow

No party listedIncumbent

Background

Henry Royse was elected mayor of Glasgow in 2022. He had a 35-year career in broadcasting and served 20 years on the T.J. Samson Hospital board of directors.

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Photo: Official photo — City of Glasgow

Documented positions

Economy & jobs

  • Supports drawing industrial expansion and new housing to Glasgow

    He said in October 2025 that he is seeking a second term to finish work begun in his first.

    Royse announces intention to seek 2nd term as Glasgow mayor

    News coverage · Glasgow News 1 (WCLU) · Oct 30, 2025 · wcluradio.com

    “trying to get it where people are looking at us more for expansion from an industrial standpoint, for the interest in housing”
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  • Supported city purchase of Veterans Outer Loop land

    The city bought the 19.49-acre site in 2024; he said it could host a city facility or a business.

    Mayor calls Veterans Outer Loop land buy a forward-looking investment

    News coverage · Glasgow News 1 (WCLU) · Feb 20, 2026 · wcluradio.com

    “It was an investment. It was never bought with the intention of doing anything specific with it”
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Environment & parks

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