Today sees the launch of an ambitious campaign for Glasgow City Region to become a Living Wage Place – the first city region in Scotland to do so. Backed by Living Wage Scotland, and supported by local leaders and key employers, one of the largest regions in the UK…
The eight councils across Glasgow City Region have secured funding of up to £3.5 million from Transport Scotland to support the acceleration of new electric vehicle (EV) charge points. The funding, and a new collaboration agreement in place with the local councils on the expansion of the local EV charging…
Glasgow City Region is excited to announce the successful applicants for the Smart & Connected Social Places (SCSP) 5G Innovation Fund, which ran from August to September 2024. Following a record-breaking number of applications and a swift yet rigorous selection and governance process, 11 projects have been awarded funding across various…
As part of community benefit requirements on Glasgow City Region City Deal projects, local young people are gaining valuable employment and training opportunities. Greg Irving (pictured), from Erskine, started with Graham Construction in September 2021 after finishing school in Renfrew. He joined as an apprentice quantity surveyor on the City…
As part of community benefit requirements on Glasgow City Region City Deal projects, local young people are gaining valuable employment and training opportunities. Eilidh Love (pictured) joined Graham Construction in September 2022 as a graduate site engineer on the City Deal-funded Clyde Waterfront and Renfrew Riverside project. She joined the…
The UK and Scottish governments joined local leaders to mark ten years of the Glasgow City Region City Deal and to reflect on what has been achieved through the £1.13 billion of funding. One of the largest and the most advanced in the UK, Glasgow’s Deal has delivered a range…
Consultation sessions on proposals for a Glasgow City Region City Deal project at Custom House Quay and Carlton Place – on the banks of the Clyde in Glasgow city centre – will take place at Glasgow City Chambers on Wednesday, 9 October. The project aims to create a unique destination…
A residents’ survey has revealed increased neighbourhood satisfaction following the £2.6m transformation of underused greenspace in Cardonald. Land beside high-rise flats at Queensland Court and Gardens was brought to life last year through the creation of a vibrant community park complemented by sustainable drainage measures that reduce flood risk. The…
Glasgow City Region’s Smart and Connected Social Places (SCSP) 5G Innovation Fund has received a record number of applications from across the Region. The incredible response demonstrates a growing appetite for innovation and the adoption of 5G technology across Glasgow City Region (GCR). The Fund, which closed on 16 September…
A new report issued today by the OECD Centre for Entrepreneurship, SMEs, Regions and Cities sets out an ambitious agenda for future-proofing the employment and skills systems in Glasgow City Region.
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