Key Challenges and Opportunities for Glasgow City Region and the UK and Scottish Governments Productivity has become a focal point for the new UK Labour Government. Boosting fair, green economic growth is central to the priorities of the Scottish Government[1]. The UK Productivity Institute has warned that without significant improvements,…
Plans for a new railway station in East Renfrewshire have now been approved. A funding award of £18.3m from the Glasgow City Region City Deal will see the new Balgray station built on the Neilston line near to Balgray reservoir. It’s the latest milestone in the project that will connect…
The Govan – Partick Bridge was formally opened last week (6 September, 2024) by Tom Arthur, Scottish Government Minister for Employment and Investment and UK Government Minister for Scotland, Kirsty McNeil, Councillor Susan Aitken, Leader of Glasgow City Council and children from local primary schools, Notre Dame Primary and Riverside…
The plans will bring economic benefits as well as improving road safety. Councillors have given the green light to a new £4.15 million road improvement plan for Inverkip to pave the way for 650 homes and commercial space at the former Inverkip power station site. Members of Inverclyde Council’s environment…
The Glasgow City Region Foundational Economy survey is now live – and we need your help to better understand the challenges the Foundational Economy faces. The Foundational Economy is the part of the economy which supplies everyday but essential goods and services – including construction, hospitality and leisure, retail, education,…
We are looking for dedicated volunteers to join our 5G and Advanced Wireless Technology Innovation Fund Stakeholder Review Panel. This is your chance to influence the future of 5G technology in the Glasgow City Region and support Housing, Health and Social Care and or Digital and Data projects! Help us…
The Smart and Connected Social Places Innovation Fund is now open for applications, offering grants from £10,000 to £100,000 to support projects focused on 5G and advanced wireless technologies in Glasgow City Region. Successful projects must start immediately and complete by 31 March 2025. The fund is designed to support 5G and advanced…
The Smart and Connected Social Places Innovation Fund is now open for applications, offering grants from £10,000 to £100,000 to support projects focused on 5G and advanced wireless technologies in Glasgow City Region. Visit the SCSP Innovation Fund page for full details on eligibility, how to apply, and deadlines. The Smart and Connected Social…
The formal opening of the Govan – Partick Bridge will take place on Friday, 6 September. The bridge will be opened by ministers from the Scottish and UK Governments, the Leader of Glasgow City Council and local school children. The £29.5 million Glasgow City Region City Deal project – funded…
A new report published today sets out progress in the Region’s £1.13 billion City Deal and on various ambitious initiatives underway collectively by the eight local councils to drive economic growth, boost growing areas of the economy – particularly the Region’s booming Innovation sector – and support skills and jobs.…
