Jon Molyneux

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.

Political career

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.

He was involved in negotiations leading to an agreement between the Scottish National Party and the Scottish Greens on the 2026–27 council budget.

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.

He has also contributed to discussions on the potential return of publicly funded civic fireworks displays.

Culture and music scene

He has advocated for Glasgow's music scene and the protection of cultural venues, including the Sub Club.

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.

Writing and media

Molyneux was a regular columnist for the Glasgow Times.

Community activity

Molyneux has participated in charity fundraising initiatives including “The Glasgow Way” walk.