Glasgow City Region is calling for help to shape the development of a Good Employment Charter to promote fair and healthy work practices across the Region. Complete the Region’s short survey to give your views before Thursday 18 January 2024 and help to ensure the Charter benefits everyone across the…
Glasgow City Region’s £160 million Investment Zone took a major step forward today with an open call launched for project funding bids from eligible businesses. Work has progressed with the UK and Scottish Governments through the formal process to scope and finesse the Region’s proposal, following last year’s announcement. Glasgow City Region…
Looking back, 2023 has been a year like no other for Glasgow City Region. From 5G to Innovation, a new low carbon masterplan for the Clyde, the £74 million Shared Prosperity Fund Investment Plan, and a winning bid for a £160 million local investment zone – we have made the…
FinTech Scotland proudly announced the launch of the Financial Regulation Innovation Lab (FRIL), one of the innovative projects funded by the Glasgow City Region Innovation Accelerator. The Lab is a dynamic initiative set to revolutionise and shape the future regulatory landscapes in the UK and around the globe. Championing the…
Work to upgrade and improve Aurs Road between Barrhead and Newton Mearns is set to start on 8 January 2024. The route is set to be transformed – from a winding, single carriage road to a safer, straighter road with a new active travel route and stunning waterside promenade overlooking…
A major step forward in the delivery of the Clyde Metro has been made after it was announced today that Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT) would lead on the development of the Case for Investment for the project. The Case for Investment (CFI) is the next key stage in the development of Clyde…
An update was given to a council committee on the progress of the £115million Avenues programme in the city centre, a scheme funded by the Glasgow City Region City Deal. The Avenues Programme will transform city centre streets to create attractive and people-focused high-quality places forming part of a network…
Today’s announcement by the UK Government Department for Science, Innovation and Technology confirmed Glasgow City Region is one of ten successful 5G Innovation Regions, which are set to share funding of £36 million for a range of projects. The funding is part of a wider UK Government ambition to drive…
Today we formally launched a new action plan for the Region’s innovation economy. I wanted to say a few things about the plan and what it means for the Region. Firstly, we are clearly starting from a position of strength, with the Region’s world-class innovation economy already thriving and set…
Scotland’s CAN DO Innovation Summit formed the backdrop for the launch of a new Innovation Action Plan for the Region. Glasgow City Region Cabinet Chair and Leader of Glasgow City Council, Susan Aitken was joined by Chief Executive Officer of Innovate UK Indro Mukerjee and Scottish Enterprise Chief Executive Adrian…
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