People in Barrhead will be able to travel by train from the new £18.3m Balgray station for the first time this weekend when it officially opens on Sunday 27 September. Built to serve one of East Renfrewshire’s growing communities, the station will encourage more people to choose rail, with convenient…
A summary of the Hub's work to evaluate Sistema Scotland's BigNoise programme. This summary paper looks at the mixed-method approach taken to identify the programme's impacts, as well work to adapt the Business Case Economic Model (BCEM) to better suit the programme appraisal.
The latest Intelligence Hub blog looks at the Hub's contribution to the evaluation of Sistema Scotland's Big Noise programme.
Launched today, the Clyde Maritime Alliance (CMA) brings together leading maritime, engineering, education and public sector organisations to unlock the full economic potential of the River Clyde’s maritime sector. Founding members include major maritime employers and operators across the Clyde, including BAE Systems, Babcock International Group, Dales Marine Services, Ferguson…
Exactly two years since opening to the public, the City Deal-funded Govan-Partick Bridge has proved hugely popular with more than 2.5 million crossings. Since opening in September 2023, over 2.55 million people have crossed the bridge, with three-quarters of users on foot and a quarter using bikes. Cycling use also…
Glasgow City Region has welcomed confirmation of £22.7 million in year one funding through the UK Government’s Local Growth Fund – supporting business growth, skills and employability, and new commercial space across the Region. The investment is the first stage of a total £60.9 million investment over three years, split…
13 MIN READ This latest briefing provides an overview of some of the latest economic developments relevant to Glasgow City Region, pulling together recent national and regional data alongside emerging academic and policy insights. It covers four key areas:
Strathclyde Country Park Watersports Centre will be transformed into a world-class sustainable tourism attraction and sporting venue after being allocated £1.18 million from the Scottish Government’s Clyde Mission Heat Decarbonisation Fund. Economy Secretary Stephen Flynn announced the grant, the first from the £25 million Fund, during a visit to the…
Glasgow City Region has launched a Glasgow Living Wage Trail, a new interactive trail encouraging people to explore local spots across the city while supporting businesses that pay the real Living Wage. The trail features 15 accredited Living Wage employers across Glasgow, spanning cafes, museums, retail, live music venues and…
Local leaders today considered major progress by the Glasgow City Region partnership and agreed next steps in securing further local funding and powers from the UK and Scottish Governments. Recent wins for the local economy by the partnership of eight councils were set out in a new report, with the…
