Intelligence Hub

A socioeconomic research and insights team

The Glasgow City Region Intelligence Hub provides a range of economic intelligence related services. This includes data analysis, policy research, economic modelling, strategy development and project evaluation for the City Region and the City Deal. The work covers a broad range of economic issues – including demographics, land use, sustainability, inward investment, economic growth, tourism, transport, enterprise, skills, employment and housing.

Work delivered by the Hub provides the evidence base for future policy and investment decisions across the Region.

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Meet the Team

Andrew Robertson

Intelligence Hub Manager

David Boyle

Principal Economist

Christina Kopanou

Principal Economist

Seb Hudson

GIS Analyst

Finn Clasen

Economic Analyst

William Harkiss

Intelligence Hub Analyst

Our Values

The Intelligence Hub is:

  • Evidence-led
  • Transparent
  • Collaborative
  • Reflective
  • Balanced
    • Level of support to MAs
    • Gathering data across Regions
    • Working towards core objectives / responsive to MAs’ needs
  • Outcomes focused
    • Regional priorities are embedded
    • Outputs contribute to the stated outcomes
  • Impact driven
    • Super-policy areas as a focus
  • Rooted in systems thinking
  • Striving to exceed expectations
  • Continuously improving and evolving