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…
A public consultation on the preferred route for East Airdrie Link Road starts today (Monday 28 November). North Lanarkshire Council is inviting residents and businesses to give feedback on the proposed two-way single carriageway road which would run from the M8 at Newhouse to north of Riggend. It would link…
Progress is being made on a Glasgow City Council-led City Deal project designed to improve greenspace and reduce flood risk in Penilee. The project, which is the most recent phase of the Hillington and Cardonald Surface Water Management Plan will boost the attractiveness and biodiversity of Penilee Park. It will…
Over the past year, Glasgow City Council has worked with Dealroom.co to build the most comprehensive database of its rapidly growing technology ecosystem. The Glasgow Tech Ecosystem Platform is an open-access database offering to better connect start-ups with investors and corporates, providing real-time insights on the health of the regional…
The Glasgow City Region Cabinet today (8 November) approved public realm work on Byres Road, a major retail and food & drink destination in Glasgow’s West End. The first phase of this work will begin in January 2023. This Glasgow City Region City Deal project aims to rejuvenate the quality…
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