The last month has brought a wave of further positive developments for Glasgow City Region. From a major new UK Government funding initiative to support local innovation, to continued delivery across our City Deal programme, the Region is making strides toward a more prosperous, connected, sustainable and inclusive future for…
Join us on 9 September 2025 for the Glasgow City Region Smart Social Housing Summit – a dedicated showcase event highlighting how new technology is transforming housing and communities across the Region. The event will showcase the Smart Social Assets project, which is a core part of the Region’s Smart…
Ten years on from the launch of the Region’s £1.13 billion City Deal, the latest performance report sets out significant progress across City Deal delivery and key initiatives under the Regional Economic Strategy. Funded by the UK and Scottish Governments, the Deal, one of the largest and most advanced in…
Plans to transform Glasgow’s vacant Meat Market site into a multi-use space and linear park have been boosted by a £4.486m City Deal grant – including £1.9m each from the UK and Scottish governments. And with planning permission and a long-term lease for the site recently granted by Glasgow City…
Glasgow City Region was today announced as one of three UK cities and regions receiving at least £30 million each from the UK Government to unlock new, locally led innovation that can improve lives across the country. Partnerships between the City Region, businesses and research organisations will work with UK…
Ground is officially broken on the £18.3m Balgray station, marking the start of construction on a new rail link serving Barrhead and its growing communities. The station will make it easier for people to travel to and from Glasgow for work, education and leisure, while also improving access to local…
The public realm improvement of Byres Road will next month move onto its next phase, when works begin on the northern half – between University Avenue and Great Western Road – of this famous Glasgow street, a very popular destination for shopping, bars and restaurants. The works will be largely…
Preparations are underway for the transformation and renewal of one of Glasgow’s main thoroughfares. The Argyle Street East Avenue will make the stretch from Glasgow Cross to Central Station more attractive to residents, visitors and investors and include widening pavements, new green areas and better public spaces. The plans include…
This month has brought further exciting news and progress. We were delighted to see formal confirmation in the UK Government’s Spending Review of the Glasgow City Region Investment Zone’s sectoral focus and shortlisted projects. This is a significant milestone. The Investment Zone is expected to generate around £300 million of…
An innovative City Deal project has reduced flood risk in a Garrowhill neighbourhood by diverting rainfall into a drainage basin in Early Braes Park, before it flows into the Tollcross Burn. Removing surface water from the combined sewer network in this way decreases flood risk and creates additional drainage capacity…
