Jon Molyneux
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Jon Molyneux | |
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 Molyneux at Pollokshields Library | |
| Councillor for Pollokshields | |
| Assumed office 2017 | |
| Personal details | |
| Party | Scottish Greens |
Jon Molyneux is a Scottish politician and councillor in Glasgow, representing the Scottish Greens. He has served on Glasgow City Council since 2017, representing the Pollokshields ward.
Molyneux was elected as a councillor to Glasgow City Council in the 2017 local elections.
Following the 2022 local elections, he was appointed to a number of council committees and external bodies.[1]
He was involved in negotiations leading to an agreement between the Scottish National Party and the Scottish Greens on the 2026–27 council budget.[2]
Council roles and appointments
Molyneux has served as a member of several committees of Glasgow City Council, including:
- City Administration Committee
- Emergency Committee
- Senior Officer Workforce Committee
He has also held roles on associated bodies, including:
- Glasgow City Integration Joint Board
- Pollokshields Area Partnership
In addition, he has represented the council on external organisations, including:
- COSLA Convention (appointed 19 May 2022)
- Hidden Gardens Trust (appointed 23 June 2022)
- Glasgow Building Preservation Trust (appointed 11 December 2025)
Policy and public positions
Fireworks regulation and civic events
Molyneux has supported stricter regulation of fireworks.[3]
He has also contributed to discussions on the potential return of publicly funded civic fireworks displays.[4]
Culture and music scene
He has advocated for Glasgow's music scene and the protection of cultural venues, including the Sub Club.[5]
Public commentary and freedom of expression
Molyneux has commented on public controversy surrounding the Irish hip-hop group Kneecap, opposing calls for the group to be removed from the TRNSMT music festival, and brought a motion to Glasgow City Council relating to the issue.[6]