Looking to the year ahead, there is still much to look forward to despite the tough economic conditions that continue to impact on our plans for economic growth and recovery. The UK avoided a 2022 recession thanks to unexpected GDP growth in November. Labour market headline indicators also show some…
Residents, businesses and groups are being invited to help further guide efforts to revamp public realm areas in Bishopbriggs. A concept plan has been developed for the town centre following engagement/consultation by East Dunbartonshire Council in 2022 and 2021. From Monday 6 February until Tuesday 28 February 2023, you can…
The procurement process for the works at Windmillcroft Quay, on the south bank of the Clyde at Tradeston, will soon begin. The works are part-funded by the Glasgow City Region City Deal, as part of the £50million allocated through the Deal to secure the integrity of the Clyde waterfront, consolidate…
Partners responsible for the Glasgow City Region Clyde Green Freeport bid were disappointed by today’s announcement that Glasgow City Region was not selected by government to host one of two new Green Freeports in Scotland. The two new Green Freeports chosen by UK and Scottish Government ministers are Inverness and…
It was just under a year ago that we launched our new Regional Economic Strategy. Shaped by extensive research and input from across our eight councils and wider stakeholders, it sets out how we plan to address key economic challenges, including the impact of Covid-19, the climate emergency and unprecedented…
Clyde Metro has been confirmed by the Scottish Government as a key priority for future transport investment. The mass transit plan is one of 45 recommendations included in the final report of the second Strategic Transport Projects Review (STPR2) which was published today. Clyde Metro, which represents a multi-billion investment over a…
Piling works on the south side of the Govan – Partick Bridge are now complete, with the Glasgow City Region City Deal project marking another milestone as it progresses on schedule. In total, 95 piles have been completed to create the foundations for the south landing area. Each pile is…
Work is progressing on a new crossing of the West Coast Main Line at Motherwell, which will be the largest concrete bridge structure to be transported into position in the UK. The bridge, delivered through a £16.9 million agreement with Network Rail, will take the railway line over a new…
Plans for a new road access junction and active travel facilities on the A8/M8 between Mossend and Newhouse have been approved by Glasgow City Region. North Lanarkshire Council has developed the plans as part of a strategy to improve access to jobs at Eurocentral, Newhouse and Mossend and encourage investment…
Today marks the start of Challenge Poverty week, which is organised by the Poverty Alliance, a network of Scottish organisations and individuals working together to end poverty. The aim of the week is to highlight the reality of poverty, showcase solutions and increase public support for action to solve poverty.…
