The online survey will be open for three weeks, closing on 21st July 2026. With information about the history of the river and Clyde Mission itself, the survey provides the opportunity to input priorities and ideas into the Strategic Masterplan being developed during 2026. Once completed, the masterplan will set…
The new Intelligence Hub briefing provides recommendations for policymakers to protect the local labour market and benefit from arising opportunities. The latest briefing from the Region’s Intelligence Hub summarises current evidence on the impact of AI across the labour market, the public and private sectors, productivity, society and the environment,…
Latest Economic Briefing Our latest Intelligence Hub economic briefing covers three key areas providing insight at a national, regional and local level: Latest Economic Statistics The latest GDP data shows that the UK has experienced the fastest growth amongst G7 nations. This coincides with academic research which suggests productivity growth…
The last blog provided a detailed update on the context for Regional empowerment and our proposed approach. We welcome the clear shift signalled by both the Scottish and UK Governments towards more empowered regional structures, backed up by independent reviews and academic research. I reflected on the strong foundations Glasgow…
First Minister, John Swinney visited XWORKS in Dalmarnock earlier today (18 May) to mark the start of the £11m construction project which could create up to 150 jobs. XWORKS will provide a new generation of flexible, innovation-led mid-tech workspace designed to support advanced manufacturing and pioneering research and development occupiers.…
Community Enterprise is inviting retailers, manufacturers and producers of non-food essential goods to take part in a feasibility study to explore plans for a new Glasgow-based Multibank, led by The Big House Multibank, to support people experiencing material hardship – difficulty meeting basic household needs – across Glasgow City Region.…
Full Business Cases have been approved for two elements of East Dunbartonshire Council’s £46.77 million Place and Growth Programme, supported by the Glasgow City Region City Deal, which will breathe new life into Bishopbriggs town centre and unlock economic opportunities. The projects were greenlit at the Region’s Chief Executives’ Group…
Local people are benefitting from 336 employment opportunities through the Glasgow City Region City Deal. Hundreds of local young people are continuing to benefit from apprenticeship and new entrant opportunities delivered through City Deal contracts. This Scottish Apprenticeship Week, figures show that City Deal contractors have committed to creating 86…
Glasgow City Council is to allocate £6.56 million of additional City Deal funding towards a new commercial space project in Dalmarnock, which will provide 40,000 square feet of flexible hybrid office, industrial, High Value Manufacturing (HVM) and R&D space. The space there is expected to be of great interest to…
Glasgow City Region has launched a further £20 million fund dedicated to expanding the amount of laboratory space and infrastructure across the Region. The funding is targeted at developers, site owners and consortiums which are seeking to deliver new or expanded specialist laboratory space (wet, dry, incubator or follow on).…
