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The Glasgow City Region's £1.13 billion City Deal has made significant progress, attracting more than £880 million worth of follow-on investment over the last decade. A new performance report, published ten years after the deal's launch, highlights key achievements.
Funded by the UK and Scottish Governments, the deal has delivered over £550m in local infrastructure investment across the eight local council areas. The programme recently passed its second formal government Gateway Review, unlocking a further £300m in funding, with both governments commending the region’s strong governance and effective delivery.
Major projects include the new Govan-Partick and Renfrew bridges over the Clyde, which are unlocking new opportunities for regeneration and investment. The Govan-Partick Bridge has already recorded over a million crossings in its first year.
The report highlights that more than £159m in City Deal contracts have been awarded to local businesses. The programme has also secured community benefits, including 367 jobs and apprenticeships, and over £177,000 in support for community projects.
Councillor Susan Aitken, Leader of Glasgow City Council and Chair of the Glasgow City Region Cabinet, said: "These past 12 months have again demonstrated that the Glasgow City Region continues to deliver for our people and communities. And also, how absolutely vital our largest city region is to Scotland's and the UK's ambitions for growth, prosperity and equity."
The region is also making strong progress on its Regional Economic Strategy. This includes a campaign to make Glasgow City Region a Living Wage Place, which has seen more than 1,360 employers accredited. There are also plans to deliver more than 3,000 new electric vehicle charging points.
Other key developments include a further £30m in funding from the UK Government's Local Innovation Partnerships Fund. The £160m Investment Zone is also gathering pace, focusing on the Advanced Manufacturing sector, while the Innovation Accelerator has seen a £30m funding extension to support projects like the world's first "chemputation" facility in Maryhill.
