Work on the next Avenue project in Glasgow city centre — the Holland Street Avenue — will begin later this month. This project, part of the £115 million Avenues programme being delivered throughout the city centre, is primarily funded by the Scottish and UK Governments through the Glasgow City Region…
A Cardonald neighbourhood is set to benefit from transformed greenspace and improved resilience to flood risk, with construction work to deliver these benefits now underway. An underused area adjacent to high-rise flats at Queensland Court and Gardens is to be transformed into a vibrant urban park with a rich planting…
The Greenlaw Works in Newton Mearns, a £5 million workspace developed by East Renfrewshire Council as part of the Glasgow City Region City Deal, was officially opened on 16 February at an event attended by UK and Scottish Government Ministers. Created in response to a local demand for high quality,…
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…
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