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…
A £5.827 million contract to deliver one of the next phases – the Argyle Street West Avenue – of the Glasgow City Region City Deal Avenues programme has now been awarded to Rainton Construction (Scotland) Ltd after an open tender process that saw five final submissions considered. The Argyle Street…
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…
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…
Today the Glasgow City Region Cabinet considered the transformative economic impact of the UK and Scottish Government funded £1.13 billion City Deal as set out in the latest Annual Performance Report. The Region’s City Deal continues to make significant progress since it kicked off in 2014. In total, more than…
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…
The £5.641million contract for the next Avenue in Glasgow city centre to begin – the Sauchiehall Precinct & Cambridge Street Avenue – has been awarded to MacLay (Civil Engineering Limited) at a council committee today. This Avenue will be part of wider network of new, attractive, accessible, safe, sustainable and…
Residents, businesses and groups are being invited to help guide the location of a new route which aims to boost business opportunities and cut congestion in Bishopbriggs town centre. Consultation is being held on options for the new Westerhill Development Road (previously referred to as Phase 5 of the Bishopbriggs…
A project to reduce flood risk and boost active travel in Springburn will be enhanced by an £89,500 award from the Places for Everyone programme to fund the design of a complementary active travel route. A new east-west link connecting Red Road with Broomfield Road would encourage more walking, wheeling,…
A Glasgow City Council committee has today (7 March) considered the design statements now established for the George Square and surrounding Avenues project. The project has now completed RIBA Phase 2 in its design, and as work on the design process continues, further consultation with key stakeholders – including local…
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