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.
Key Challenges and Opportunities for Glasgow City Region and the UK and Scottish Governments Productivity has become a focal point for the new UK Labour Government. Boosting fair, green economic growth is central to the priorities of the Scottish Government[1]. The UK Productivity Institute has warned that without significant improvements,…
Plans for a new railway station in East Renfrewshire have now been approved. A funding award of £18.3m from the Glasgow City Region City Deal will see the new Balgray station built on the Neilston line near to Balgray reservoir. It’s the latest milestone in the project that will connect…
The Govan – Partick Bridge was formally opened last week (6 September, 2024) by Tom Arthur, Scottish Government Minister for Employment and Investment and UK Government Minister for Scotland, Kirsty McNeil, Councillor Susan Aitken, Leader of Glasgow City Council and children from local primary schools, Notre Dame Primary and Riverside…
The plans will bring economic benefits as well as improving road safety. Councillors have given the green light to a new £4.15 million road improvement plan for Inverkip to pave the way for 650 homes and commercial space at the former Inverkip power station site. Members of Inverclyde Council’s environment…
The Glasgow City Region Foundational Economy survey is now live – and we need your help to better understand the challenges the Foundational Economy faces. The Foundational Economy is the part of the economy which supplies everyday but essential goods and services – including construction, hospitality and leisure, retail, education,…
We are looking for dedicated volunteers to join our 5G and Advanced Wireless Technology Innovation Fund Stakeholder Review Panel. This is your chance to influence the future of 5G technology in the Glasgow City Region and support Housing, Health and Social Care and or Digital and Data projects! Help us…
The Smart and Connected Social Places Innovation Fund is now open for applications, offering grants from £10,000 to £100,000 to support projects focused on 5G and advanced wireless technologies in Glasgow City Region. Successful projects must start immediately and complete by 31 March 2025. The fund is designed to support 5G and advanced…
