More than 320 employers have become Living Wage accredited since the start of the Region’s Living Wage Place campaign, uplifting the pay of 3,149 employees. Launched in November 2024, Glasgow City Region was the first city region in Scotland to launch a regional Living Wage campaign. The two-year anniversary follows…
A summary of the key policy announcements and reactions from the Autumn Budget 2026 and their potential impact on the regional economy. Commentators have argued that the measures announced, taken alongside falling disposable incomes and rising energy costs, don’t translate to a better standard of living.
The Glasgow City Region Intelligence Hub's Data Portal is a GIS portal which hosts a range of outputs including maps, data and online tools.
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…
The latest economic briefing, pulling together an overview of the latest economic developments relevant to the Region.
