With COP26 just a few weeks away, I wanted to update you on activities underway or in planning across the Region to support the climate change agenda. Apologies in advance for the length of this month’s blog. But it is representative of the volume of work that is going on.…
Proposals underway for an ambitious Housing Energy Retrofit programme, part of Glasgow City Region’s response to Covid-19, could create thousands of new local jobs, improve the quality of housing, reduce fuel poverty and deliver on Scotland and the UK’s commitment to net zero carbon emissions. At today’s Glasgow City Region…
Glasgow’s Smart Canal – a pioneering digital surface water drainage system that works to mitigate flood risk and unlock development potential in the north of the city, has completed a hat trick of award wins, most recently scooping the Greatest Contribution to Scotland accolade at the Scottish Civil Engineering Awards,…
Approval has been granted for plans to upgrade the road connections between Motherwell and Ravenscraig, including a new signalised roundabout at Airbles Road/Windmillhill Street and a dual carriageway to the Ravenscraig Regional Sports Facility. The new road will run from the roundabout, east through the Orbiston Street industrial area before…
As part of the Garrowhill Surface Water Management Plan (SWMP), the first phase of works at Early Braes Park to better manage rainfall has been completed. The second phase of works will be commencing shortly, with construction expected to be completed by summer 2022. The project in the east-end of…
Last week I was delighted to participate in the fourth Glasgow City Region Infrastructure Summit. This important group is led and hosted by East Renfrewshire Council as portfolio lead for Infrastructure and Assets. Co-chaired by Scottish Water, the group brings together key utilities for electricity, gas, water, telephone and internet…
Approximately £115 million is being invested in Glasgow city centre to deliver the Avenues programme, which is transforming the city centre’s streetscape and public realm – making it more people-friendly, more attractive, sustainable and economically competitive. Design and construction work is being phased over the period 2018 to 2028. Construction…
Seven years ago today the eight Regional councils signed the £1 billion City Deal agreement with the Scottish and UK governments. At last week’s Cabinet council leaders reflected back on what has been achieved since then – set out in the latest Glasgow City Region Annual Performance Report which showcases…
While the rationale for any Glasgow City Regional City Deal project is based on the economic, environmental and social benefits it will deliver, the forthcoming COP26 conference in the city later this year presents the opportunity to specifically highlight some of the environmental improvements that schemes will bring to the…
As part of the Community Benefits Plan for South Lanarkshire Council’s Greenhills Road project, lead contractor Wills Bros Civil Engineering Ltd have provided new employment and training opportunities for young people. The company have taken on graduate entrants, offered work experience placements, and hosted educational visits for schools and universities.…
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