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‘IT’S Glasgow’s turn’. That was the conclusion of the independent group of experts tasked by myself in 2017 with producing a bold blueprint…

THE former Debenhams unit in the St Enoch Centre could be turned into offices and a rooftop garden as developers ask members of the public for their…

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 Leader of Glasgow City Council, Councillor Susan Aitken, who set up the Glasgow Connectivity Commission ...

THIS past week has seen a huge step forward taken in our plans for an entire new mode of transport for Glasgow. Scotland’s national transport agency has confirmed that it has recommended that a Glasgow Metro be taken forward as a priority in the coming years. Transport Scotland has made a really compelling economic, environmental and social case for Metro to service our city and its surrounding areas. This is exactly the kind of project Glasgow needs to stimulate our economic recovery from the Covid pandemic and to cement our growing reputation as a thriving, inclusive, modern and interna...

Glasgow Metro tram network a step closer with government boost The Glasgow Metro plan to transform public transport in Glasgow has been given a boost after it was included in the Scottish Government’s list of priorities for the future. The Metro, which will include new tram routes linking to current rail routes in the city, has been included in the Transport Scotland Strategic Transport Project Review. It is a big step towards the ambitious plan becoming reality with the Scottish Government recognising it is a project worthy of investment. The next phase is expected to be an announc...