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…
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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…
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…
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…
Kevin Rush, Glasgow City Region’s Director of Economic Growth, talks about the importance of the River Clyde to the Region and how it flows through our plans for a green recovery. Rebuilding the Clyde In late August 2023 the Scottish Government announced funding which will bring direct responsibility for Clyde…
The First Minister has announced the transfer of the Clyde Mission regeneration programme to Glasgow City Region, as Scottish Government investment reaches more than £40 million. The migration, from the Scottish Government administering the project, takes place as talks with local leaders are to begin on formally recognising the eight…
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…
Exciting plans to create a new Civic Space in Bishopbriggs are taking centre stage thanks to an online exhibition. The new focal point is part of the Bishopbriggs Town Centre Regeneration project – a key element of the Council’s £34.88 million Place and Growth Programme, supported by the UK and…