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Stuart Patrick, Glasgow Chamber of Commerce Chief Exec-JS I was hoping this would be the very last time I mention the need for a Scottish road map out of the Covid19 crisis. Yesterday the First Minister’s announcement to the Scottish Parliament further explained the process she hopes we will go through to reach the end. This is enormously welcome although it does still leave some businesses in international travel, aviation and major events with damaging uncertainty and it only goes so ...

Another illustrative elevation example. The summary continued: "The site is located to the north of Edinburgh city centre in Leith and currently contains some existing buildings. “This application proposes the demolition of these buildings ahead of redevelopment of the site. Bath Road and Salamander Street represents an exciting opportunity to enhance the townscape of Leith through the delivery of high quality new housing in a sought after location. “The proposals have been developed ...

GLASGOW city centre could be transformed with mini parks, European-style plazas and pedestrian-friendly streets under ambitious plans inspired by…

Now that we have heard both Scottish and UK budgets and both Scottish and English reopening road maps, how confident should the Scottish business…

PREMIUM Giovanna Eusebi says a more progressive approach to dining is required to ensure Glasgows hospitality trade recovers and flourishes from the pandemic A GLASGOW restaurateur has voiced frustration about an apparent lack of strategic direction for the city’s hospitality trade, saying “the only way back” is outdoor dining. Business owners say greater provision of outdoor spaces will be key to re-gaining public confidence in the safety of pubs and restaurants. The council is said...

Is it too optimistic to suggest businesses can finally plan for an end to the crisis? Since the start of the year by far the most persistent request I was hearing from Chamber members was for our political leadership to provide an indicative exit road map. For businesses, and especially smaller businesses, struggling to manage dwindling financial reserves, the ability to negotiate with banks or other funding sources has been very difficult without some sense of an end game. We were primed...

Support for Metro is huge step for Glasgow Just under two years ago the Glasgow Connectivity Commission published its conclusions on the future for transport. Last week one recommendation, to create a Glasgow Metro system, took a significant step forward. Publication of the Phase One report of the Scottish Government’s second Strategic Transport Projects Review confirmed that the Metro would be included and work would continue on the strategic business case. This is a victory for the Lead...

PLANS for a hotel, offices and 350 homes at a former Royal Bank of Scotland site in the Scottish capital have been granted.

One of the features of the British Chambers of Commerce is the network of British Chambers overseas and last week colleagues from Singapore,…

Seafood sector representatives have said exports have "slowed to a trickle" amid what is described as Brexit "export crisis".