Local people are benefitting from nearly 330 employment opportunities through the Glasgow City Region City Deal. Hundreds of local young people are continuing to benefit from apprenticeship and new entrant opportunities delivered through Glasgow City Region City Deal contracts. Figures show that City Deal contractors have committed to creating 85…
Streets around the former Meat Market site in Bellgrove are set for a public realm and active travel upgrade, with work to improve footways and install a new cycle lane now underway. Wellpark Link – the Glasgow City Council City Deal project funded by both the UK and Scottish Governments…
Following on from a productive 2024 we have another big year ahead of us with much to look forward to and a number of major initiatives to progress. At only four weeks into 2025, we have already celebrated our first success with the announcement that Glasgow City Region has been…
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…
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…
Investment Zone The first thing I wanted to update on is progress in the Region’s £160 million Investment Zone. Our Open Call for project funding bids has generated substantial interest from across the Region – and far beyond our initial expectations. This is a great result and proof that the…
Over £11m has been invested in a major upgrade of facilities at Inchgreen Marine Park in Inverclyde to help attract new tenants to the site. New utility connections, new roadways and even the purchase of extra land to make the site more usable are among the developments that have just…
Glasgow City Region’s City Deal is delivering a number of high-profile infrastructure projects that are changing the areas physical landscape – including new roads, bridges and cycle routes to improve connectivity and access to work, as well as extensive remediation works which have underpinned all three of the Region’s three…
Work is continuing to develop plans for a new road which aims to create fresh business opportunities and reduce congestion in Bishopbriggs. Following a detailed selection process, East Dunbartonshire Council – after consultation with stakeholders and the public – has chosen the preferred route for the new Westerhill Development Road…
A new transport hub at Muir Street, Motherwell is open and providing improved facilities for residents, visitors and businesses. It includes a new access road and path between Hamilton Road and the railway station, with a rank for eight taxis, parking for blue badge holders, and drop off spaces. An…
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