New cash boosts of £20m each for Greater Manchester, West Midlands and Glasgow City Region will help to deliver game-changing local innovations like robotics to unlock new medicines or AI that can spot illnesses earlier. The funding package will give access to a total of £50m each to fund innovations…
A detailed survey of mobile phone networks across Glasgow, commissioned by Glasgow City Region, has identified where improvements are needed to give residents and visitors a faster, more reliable mobile experience. Data was gathered on the strength of signal from the UK’s four mobile operators – EE, Vodafone, Three and…
Glasgow City Council and its partners have been shortlisted for a 2025 Nature of Scotland Award – in the Nature and Climate Action category – in recognition of innovative work to tackle flooding and boost biodiversity through nature-based solutions across the city. The council-led programme, delivered through the Metropolitan Glasgow…
Renfrewshire Council is celebrating a major milestone as the Renfrew Bridge has officially recorded its one millionth crossing. Since recording started on 21 June, more than 800,000 cars have crossed the bridge, as well as over 22,000 cyclists and 35,000 walkers and runners, with the bridge becoming a vital travel…
An update highlighting significant progress is due to go before East Renfrewshire councillors. The Glasgow City Region City Deal project to transform the route between Barrhead and Newton Mearns, creating a safer road, active travel route and waterside promenade, is set to be delivered by spring 2026. In the latest…
A pioneering digital inclusion project funded through the Glasgow City Region Smart and Connected Social Places (SCSP) programme is now being rolled out more widely, turning televisions into lifelines for connection and care. David Walker Gardens Home in Rutherglen is the first in the UK to be fully equipped with…
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…
