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Four-storey Health Innovation Hub planned for Glasgow

Kadans Science Partner is looking to develop a disused car park in Govan – with a 6,000sq m 4-storey development taking its place. The scheme – set to be delivered in partnership with the University of Glasgow and Scottish Enterprise – would see the creation of a new precision medicine health innovation hub. The scheme […]

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Glasgow shopping centre set for mixed-use transformation including 1,7000 homes

A major Glasgow shopping centre could be transformed into hundreds of new homes and a hotel. Property developer Sovereign Centros has submitted a planning application outlining its masterplan for a radical reimagining of the city’s St Enoch Centre. The developer showcased how the space could be transformed into flexible and modern offices including rooftop restaurant […]

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Glasgow to Build Scotland’s Largest Waste Management Facility by 2026

In a move that underscores Glasgow’s commitment to environmental sustainability, the Glasgow City Council has unveiled plans for a groundbreaking redevelopment of the Easter Queenslie waste depot. This ambitious project aims to transform the site into Scotland’s premier “centre of excellence” for waste management and recycling. The revamped facility, set to be the largest of […]

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Gorbals District in Glasgow Prepares for Major Transformation

In a significant development, two towering residential blocks in Glasgow’s Gorbals district are slated for demolition due to fire safety concerns. The New Gorbals Housing Association (NGHA) has initiated the process of relocating residents from the 276 flats located at 305 and 341 Caledonia Road. The decision to demolish the buildings was taken following a […]

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Government confirms Scotland carbon capture plans

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has today travelled to Scotlandf to confirm plans for a multi-million pound carbon capture project in Scotland which would create the UK’s fourth cluster for transitioning to a net zero UK. “Project Acorn” is set to strengthen to UK’s energy security strategy – with millions of pounds of funding announced […]

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Green light for Ardrossan Harbour redevelopment agreement

The ongoing project to transform Ardrossan Harbour has reached an important stage. North Ayrshire Council’s Cabinet has approved an agreement which will trigger the beginning of the procurement process for the multi-million pound redevelopment. This agreement with the Ardrossan Harbour Company Limited (AHCL) will enable Peel Ports Group to lead a procurement process to secure […]

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Gresham House invests £164m in Borderlink Broadband

Gresham House’s British Sustainable Infrastructure Fund (BSIF) has invested £164m (€191m) in fibre broadband provider Borderlink Broadband. Gresham House said the investment is being made via its BSIF I and BSIF II funds. Borderlink, trading as rural broadband provider GoFibre, serves residential and business customers across Scotland, Cumbria and Northumberland. BSIF’s £164m funding, together with […]

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