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Scotland's economic powerhouse. One of the UK’s largest City Deals is creating thousands of jobs, supporting local businesses & funding major infrastructure.
Glasgow City Region
Joined June 2016
Want to get better at budgeting? You’re not alone! 🎧 Listen to our latest podcast episode, where we talk about all things managing your finances, debt, credit unions and managing your energy consumption. Check out the second episode here:
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Our first Director's Blog of 2025 is now live, looking at: ◾ The #NationalWealthFund ◾ Our focus on securing a #DevolutionDeal ◾ Upcoming #InvestmentZone announcements ◾ The release of £300m for our #CityDeal ◾ A new £65m project & more 👉
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As we come to the end of #NationalProductivityWeek – what does #productivity mean for people? 🚀 Thriving companies 💰 Higher wages 📈 Inclusive growth 🚌 Better public services Learn why it’s key for GCR: #EconomicGrowth #NationalProductivityWeek
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How can 5G & advanced technology influence & improve public health and social care? Our #SCSP programme is focused on keeping people safe, well & socially connected using innovation, connectivity & digital services. Read more: #5GInAction @SciTechgovuk
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💡 Innovation is the key to #productivity Our new report outlines what the Region needs to do: 📊Stronger R&D collaborations 🎓Investment in lab space 🤝Investment in education & training Explore how we’re shaping the future: #NationalProductivityWeek
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It’s #NationalProductivityWeek and our new blog explores how GCR can close the productivity gap with the UK’s top regions: 📈 Strengthen innovation 🏢 Attract high-value investment 🎓 Build a skilled workforce Read more:
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❓ Why does productivity matter? Organisations that improve productivity benefit themselves & society at large: 🏥 Further Investment in Resources 🏢 Increased Competitiveness 💰 Higher Wages 📉 Lower Prices Read our latest #IntelligenceHub analysis:
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What is #productivity? 🚀It's how efficiently things are produced or the value each worker provides. Improving productivity means 🏢Companies thrive 💰Wages increase 📈Inclusive economic growth 🚌Investment in public services #NationalProductivityWeek
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📣 For #NationalProductivityWeek, we’ve launched a new blog & review of the Region’s #productivity challenges. The analysis looks at how GCR compares to the UK’s top-performing city region to highlight key strategies that can help to bridge this gap.
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"The Economic determinants of health including income level, employment status, job quality, wealth & pay have a strong influence on people's opportunities to live healthy lives" @HealthFdn Find out how about our new CHIA toolkit 👇
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Over the last year, we have continued to demonstrate our ability to deliver on commitments and to see even more successes. That's why we now believe it's time for a Glasgow City Region Devolution Deal. Read more in our Director's Blog:
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📡 "Connections are essential" - learn more about the Region's Smart and Connected Social Places (SCSP) programme, which is driving forward five 5G & advanced wireless technology projects. 📽 @SciTechgovuk #5GInAction
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💬 Time for a Glasgow City Region Devolution Deal. Our December 2024 Director's blog sets out our ambitions and ask for 2025 for Glasgow City Region, presenting the strong case for a Glasgow City Region #DevolutionDeal. Read the blog:
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Looking to make the leap for your company? Find out more about accreditation. Contact: accreditation@povertyalliance.org or visit @LivingWageScot @LivingWageUK @PovertyAlliance
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📅 What's on this month? ▪ Construction start on George Sq & the surrounding Avenues ▪ Construction start on the #Inverkip project in Inverclyde ▪ National Productivity Week ▪ We're participating in UKTIN's Connectivity Event on 28th
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This year we are determined to Make Glasgow City Region a Living Wage Place. Living Wage Accreditation benefits employers: 📈Savings on retention & recruitment 🙌Increased morale 👷♀️Employees are more loyal Contact accreditation@povertyalliance.org Visit
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💬Calling all project teams. Not sure where to start when it comes to health impact assessments? Ensure that your project maximises health benefits and minimises negative outcomes for local communities at @HealthFdn @P_H_S_Official @thegcph @SCDC_org
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In 2025, we have more milestones to look forward to: 🚧Construction on George Sq 🌉Completion of the #Renfrew Bridge 📈Updates on the #InvestmentZone 🚆Construction start on #Balgray Station 🚗Completion of #AursRoad 📌Construction start on visitor facilities at #DamsToDarnley
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A global study has revealed an overwhelming public interest in Virtual Reality (VR) and Extended Reality (XR) museums. The study was conducted as part of the Museums in the Metaverse project - part of the Region's #InnovationAccelerator programme. @innovateuk #innovation
Global study reveals 77% want digital access to museum collections. Our @UofGlasgow @UofGMiM shows huge appetite for #VR/#XR in cultural spaces. Funded by @UKRI_News @innovateuk, partnering with @hunterian @HistEnvScot @NtlMuseumsScot @edify_ac More 👉
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