(left to right) Glasgow 2026 Chief Operating Officer Jade Gallagher, Team Scotland Para-athlete Sean Frame, Managing Director at Allied Mobility Peter Facenna and Allied Mobility Chairman Gerry Facenna
Written by Glasgow View Reporter, Liam Eunson
Allied Mobility, the UK’s leading wheelchair accessible vehicle manufacturer, has been announced as the Official Accessibility Partner for Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games and an Official Partner for Team Scotland, reinforcing the Games’ commitment to inclusivity.
Allied Mobility will provide a fleet of their wheelchair accessible vehicles (WAVs) for competing Para athletes when the Games return to Glasgow this summer. Allied Mobility will also support with funding for dedicated signage in venues to highlight accessible routes to spectator areas.
Alongside Allied Mobility’s Official Accessibility Partnership, sister company Mobility Solutions will also be providing a range of wheelchairs and electric scooters for public use at the Games. Both are part of Glasgow-based employer, Allied Vehicles Group, which employs over 800 staff in the city and across Britian and Europe.
The partnership was announced at one of the Games’ venues, Scotstoun Stadium, with Allied Chairman, Gerry Facenna and Managing Director Peter Facenna as well as Jade Gallagher, Chief Operating Officer at Glasgow 2026 who met Commonwealth silver medallist Sean Frame who is set to compete for Team Scotland in the T54 1500m.
Para Athlete, Sean Frame commented on the partnership: “Allied Mobility being involved in the Games and supporting disabled athletes is absolutely amazing and it will be invaluable to the athletes selected to compete. It will make it so much easier and less stressful not having to worry about transferring out of our day chairs as we have to do in normal cars. It will also make it a more relaxing and enjoyable experience when travelling to different venues during the games.
“These are my second games representing Scotland and I am very excited and very proud to get to compete in my home city of Glasgow.”
Jade Gallagher, Chief Operating Officer, Glasgow 2026, added: “Accessibility is central to our venue planning for Glasgow 2026. We’re hosting the largest Para sport programme in the history of the Commonwealth Games and we need our operations to match that ambition.
“Para athletes and visitors across Glasgow will benefit from Allied Mobility’s partnership and expertise in accessibility, helping in part to make the Games inclusive.”
Gerry Facenna, Chairman, Allied Vehicles Group, added: “As a wheelchair accessible vehicle manufacturer that has been helping to support the independence of people with disabilities for over three decades, we’re extending our commitment to providing accessible travel at this year’s Games, ensuring Para athletes and Commonwealth Teams can travel comfortably, confidently and with ease to competition venues.
“It’s also important that businesses like ours support Glasgow to host fantastic events like this in our great city.”
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Gatehouse, Botanic Garden (credit: Glasgow City Council)
Written by Local Democracy Reporter, Sarah Hilley
An historic cottage in a Glasgow park is to be converted into an office, despite objections from three community councils – with concerns including that it should be a home instead.
The “iconic” B-listed gate house located in the Botanic Gardens has been empty for several years after the former manager who lived there retired.
West Gate Lodge is one of a pair of symmetrical buildings at the entrance to the park on Great Western Road.
Glasgow City Council lodged a planning application to change the use of the property to an office, which was approved by councillors on Tuesday (May 19) at a meeting.
Speaking at the planning applications committee, chair Ken Andrew said: “I think having a listed building of this nature – almost iconic nature – brought into productive use protects it. I’m very supportive of that.
“I’m supportive of the fact that we wish to make it disabled access as well by having an accessible toilet and ramp for those who have mobility issues and require a wheelchair.”
He added: “All in all, it is to be welcomed.”
Dowanhill, Hyndland and Kelvinside Community Council, Hillhead Community Council, Woodlands and Park Community Council and the Architectural Heritage Society of Scotland were among six objectors to the plans.
Concerns raised included that the property would be better suited to being a home considering the affordable housing shortage in the west end and that “commercial use is inappropriate within a public park”.
Hillhead Community Council said: “We strongly object to commercialization of the buildings in this public botanic garden.
“We also object to the possibility that buildings within this public asset may be sold off as would be possible in the future. There is nothing in this application to ensure that it would not happen.
“This B-listed building is both in a very prominent position in the gardens, beside the main entrance, but is also a usable residence.”
It added: “We are of the strong opinion that it should remain as a domestic house.”
The planning applications committee approved the use of the building as an office and the installation of a ramp as well as internal alterations and fabric repairs.
A council supporting statement said: “The building has been without a permanent use for the last few years and the council’s proposal is to invest in and convert the building from residential use to business use to provide flexible office accommodation.”
It added: “This will provide a new use and occupants for this listed building located within the significant setting of the Botanic Gardens. It will provide a positive, long-term use for the future of the building, in line with the council’s property and land strategy, and in particular, it’s built heritage assets plan.”
Photo by Winston Tjia
Written by Glasgow View Reporter, Liam Eunson
Rail travellers across Scotland are set for a boost this spring with the launch of ScotRail’s Advance Ticket Drop.
The train operator has released 100,000 extra Advance Single tickets today, Wednesday, 20 May, giving customers more chances to save on rail travel across Scotland.
Advance Single tickets can help customers save as much as 60 per cent on train travel and are available all year round on selected routes across the country.
With the latest ticket drop, customers have one hundred thousand more opportunities to find cheaper fares for journeys.
Advance Single tickets are released every week for popular intercity routes such as Glasgow and Edinburgh to Aberdeen and Inverness, as well as to coastal destinations like Oban. Advance fares are also available on some rural routes into and out of Glasgow, Edinburgh, and Inverness.
For customers to make big savings, ScotRail recommends booking tickets as early as possible and being flexible on when they can travel.
Customers can buy Advance Single tickets on the ScotRail website, ScotRail app, or at station ticket offices.
The tickets are currently available to book up to 12 weeks ahead and must be purchased by 18.00, two days before travel.
ScotRail’s top tips for finding Advance fares are:
Extra tickets were released on Wednesday, 20 May. Book early for the widest choice of fares.
Tickets are available for services up to 12 weeks in advance.
Check for services early in the morning and late at night as these are generally quieter and often more likely to have Advance tickets available.
Search for tickets from your nearest city station, not your local station. For example, search for Glasgow Queen Street to Aberdeen, rather than Cambuslang to Aberdeen.
You can save even more on an Advance ticket if you hold a railcard or are a Club 50 member.
Claire Dickie, ScotRail Commercial Director, said:
“ScotRail’s Advance Ticket Drop is a great way for customers to save up to 60 per cent on longer distance train journeys.
“By releasing an extra 100,000 Advance tickets we’re making it easier for people to find better value fares and get out and explore by train.
“Whether it’s a city break, a trip to the coast, or a Highland adventure, it’s the perfect opportunity for people to see more of Scotland for less.”
Fred Whitehead, aged 76, resident at Cumbrae House
Written by Glasgow View Reporter, Liam Eunson
Residents from across Oakminster Healthcare care homes enjoyed a nostalgic trip down memory lane during a special visit to the Glasgow Vintage Vehicle Trust bus garage in Bridgeton.
Led by the wellbeing team at Chester Park Care Home in Kinning Park, the outing brought together residents and staff from Chester Park, Florence House in Govan, Oakbridge in Glasgow’s west end, Oakview Manor in the Pollokshields and Cumbrae House at St George’s Cross – all part of the Oakminster Healthcare group.
The group toured the historic Bridgeton garage, home to a collection of lovingly restored vintage Glasgow buses maintained by a dedicated team of Bridgeton Bus Garage volunteers.
Many residents shared memories sparked by the iconic vehicles, with conversations flowing about old routes, family outings and working lives connected to the city’s transport history.
One particularly moving moment came when Fred Whitehead 76, a resident from Cumbrae House’s and former member of Blue Watch at the North West Fire Station in Maryhill, discovered an engine identical to one he had worked on during his 16 years of service.
Fred Whitehead, aged 76, resident at Cumbrae House, said: “It brought back a lot of memories for me. Seeing the engine again was really special and I enjoyed sharing stories from my time in the fire service with everyone.”
The visit forms part of Oakminster’s wider commitment to delivering engaging, stimulating and varied experiences for residents through its dedicated teams of wellbeing enablers.
Alongside external visits, residents across the homes regularly enjoy activities including baking groups, yoga sessions, arts programmes and cultural events designed to support wellbeing, social connection and meaningful engagement.
Catherine Mackie, Wellbeing Enabler at Chester Park Care Home, said: “We wanted to organise something that would bring residents from across the care homes together while also creating opportunities for conversation, reminiscence and fun. The vintage buses sparked so many happy memories and stories from residents, and it was wonderful to see everyone enjoying the experience together.
“At Oakminster, we’re always looking for creative and meaningful ways to enrich daily life for residents, whether that’s through community visits, arts activities, gentle exercise or shared social experiences.”
Sunita Poddar, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Oakminster Healthcare, added: “Providing quality social care is about so much more than meeting physical needs – it is about supporting emotional wellbeing, maintaining connections to personal histories and creating moments of joy and purpose every day.
“Our wellbeing teams work incredibly hard to ensure residents continue to enjoy rich, fulfilling experiences and remain active members of their communities. Activities like this are invaluable in supporting memory, confidence, companionship and overall quality of life for our loved ones.”
The Bridgeton visit is one of a number of wellbeing-focused initiatives currently taking place across Oakminster Healthcare as the organisation continues to prioritise person-led care and meaningful resident experiences.
Glasgow City Chambers
Written by Local Democracy Reporter, Drew Sandelands
Council funding could be awarded to key housing projects in Glasgow as options to speed up the delivery of new homes are considered.
A draft blueprint for the regeneration and development of the city over the next decade includes plans for over 30,000 homes.
Glasgow City Council declared a housing emergency more than two years ago due to rising pressure on homelessness services.
But high interest rates and “huge inflation” in the cost of materials and labour have hampered the construction of more homes, Cllr Ruairi Kelly, the city’s housing convener, said.
If Glasgow “had 30,000 homes yesterday”, it could “probably fill most of them”, he added. “I will be doing everything I can to get as many of those homes delivered as possible.”
Meeting the housing demand over the short-term is “not realistic”, the SNP councillor said, as the “problem has been 40 years in the making”.
“It is going to take quite a time to build the volume of houses that’s required. That’s with us meeting targets, as opposed to what’s happening more recently with the downturn in housing delivery.”
In the draft plan, a deliverable housing land pipeline includes more than 6,300 homes in the next three years. Nearly 13,600 are planned in four to six years, with over 11,500 in the final years of the decade-long blueprint.
The housing convener said there is a “huge need” for social housing to deal with the homelessness crisis. Roughly, 11,000 of the 30,000 are set to be affordable homes.
But other types of tenure are required too — like larger family homes and properties for first-time buyers.
“We don’t want to have a situation where once you are no longer a student or a young professional, and you’re looking to start a family, you move outside of the city,” Cllr Kelly said.
“We need to retain that council tax base but we also want to have a really good mix of demographics and people throughout the city.”
The council is looking at how it can support financing projects. “It’s not that complicated,” Cllr Kelly added. “If it costs more to build a house than someone can sell it for or lease it for, it won’t get built. Unless there is some sort of public support or subsidy, or we can reduce the input costs.
“Everything has spiked at one time and it’s not feasible that you can just charge all of that extra, because people can’t afford either the rent or the mortgages.”
One option could be a growth fund to offer lower interest lending while the council could also “put money into strategic projects that will then deliver an increase in council tax”.
Cllr Kelly said if council funding helped to get 400 flats over the line, then the council tax return off those properties could be “payback for the investment”.
Glasgow is looking at “innovative ways that public finances can help support the delivery of housing across the piece”, he added.
“Whether that’s through increased social and affordable housing or whether it’s through supporting the private sector delivery. If we’ve got a private sector that is going gangbusters, that’s more jobs, it’s more economic activity.”
He also wants to explore ways to shorten the timeframe between applications being received and construction starting, so “every hour our planning team is spending going through applications is furthering the delivery of housing as much as it can”.
A council official said staff have to “take on any application that comes in”, but “a lot of applicants” seek pre-application engagement which can flush out “sites that are very difficult potentially or have a lot of issues”.
More than half of Glasgow’s population live within 500 metres of a derelict site, the draft plan states. Cllr Kelly said: “In some parts of the city, it will be much higher than that.
“Across that northern corridor, from Drumchapel to Easterhouse, where you had a lot of house clearances whenever old stock was knocked down, or old industrial sites that have been cleared.”
A major issue with vacant land is the need for remediation work. The city’s housing convener wants to see more funding from the Scottish Government to clean up these sites, which can then be used by social landlords or taken to the market.
“At the minute, you have got lots of land that essentially has a negative value because it costs more to get rid of whatever has been buried in the ground than what it would be worth to develop out,” Cllr Kelly said.
“That has a major impact, particularly in areas of higher deprivation as well,” he added, with studies showing it can impact health and educational outcomes as well making areas more attractive for fly-tipping and anti-social behaviour.
Residents will be able to have their say on the latest city development plan later this year, when a public consultation is held.
Glasgow College student Rachel Kerr
Written by Glasgow View Reporter, Liam Eunson
During a Higher Biology exam in Glasgow, 23-year-old Sports Therapy student Rachel Kerr found herself responding to a medical emergency, relying on the training she had built up over years of study.
Two students ran from a room asking for help, after a man had collapsed inside. While many people froze in shock, Rachel says her focus immediately turned to the CPR and emergency response training she had practised throughout her studies at City of Glasgow College.
“I just remember thinking: what do I need to do first?” she said.
Rachel began CPR while others gathered around and emergency services were contacted. A defibrillator was brought in, and the person became responsive again before paramedics arrived. Rachel was keen to stress that several other women in the room also stayed to help throughout the emergency, assisting where they could and helping ensure the defibrillator was brought quickly to the scene.
Now reflecting on the experience, Rachel doesn’t see herself as a hero. Instead, she believes the incident shows how important it is for ordinary people to learn basic first aid and trust themselves to step forward when somebody needs help.
“Most people were frozen, they didn’t know what to do,” she said. “I think seeing that made me realise I needed to do something.”
For Rachel, the experience reinforced something her lecturers had emphasised throughout her Sports Therapy course: confidence in an emergency comes from preparation and repetition, not from being fearless.
“It shows how important first aid training is,” she said. “Even basic knowledge can make a difference.”
Across the UK, more than 30,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests happen every year, yet fewer than one in 10 people survive. Although bystander CPR is attempted more often than in previous years, many people still lack the confidence to intervene in an emergency.
Rachel believes that confidence gap can be changed through education.
“If you’ve done your training, trust it,” she said. “And if you haven’t, learn it. It doesn’t take long, and one day it could help save somebody’s life.”
She credits the Sports Therapy department at City of Glasgow College for preparing students not just physically, but mentally, for high-pressure situations. CPR and first aid training are built throughout the course, with students repeatedly practising chest compressions, defibrillator use and realistic emergency scenarios.
“CPR is something the lecturers really care about because they know how important it is,” Rachel said.
She particularly praised lecturer Liam Smyth and the wider teaching team for the emphasis they place on staying calm and responding quickly.
“You might be the only person there who can help,” she explained. “You have to be ready for that.”
Rachel says the practical nature of the training helped her most. Students are taught how physically demanding CPR can be and practise repeatedly on mannequins designed to simulate real emergencies.
“It’s not just theory; it’s knowledge that allows you to act in an emergency.”
The incident also strengthened her belief in the importance of publicly accessible defibrillators, which are still used in only a small percentage of cardiac arrest cases in the UK despite their proven ability to improve survival chances.
“Defibrillators save lives,” Rachel said. “They’re absolutely worth having.”
Despite the emotional impact of the day, Rachel later returned to finish her exam. She now hopes to continue her studies and eventually progress into Physiotherapy at Glasgow Caledonian University.
More than anything, she hopes people take one lesson from her experience: helping in an emergency is not about being extraordinary, just about having the confidence to act.
Congress of Business (COB) event
Written by Glasgow View Reporter, Liam Eunson
Nearly half of businesses are increasing their investment in sustainability this year, according to new findings revealed at this year’s Congress of Business (COB).
Held as part of Glasgow Climate Week, COB brought business and sustainability leaders together to learn from organisations using climate action to drive long-term resilience and growth.
Since its inaugural conference in 2023, Congress of Business has engaged over 1,660 individuals and hosted 35 renowned speakers, building momentum behind business-led climate action.
New data from this year’s Congress of Business reveals that nearly half (49%) of leaders are investing more in sustainability than last year. However, many warn that limited access to funding could slow progress.
Confidence also remains high despite ongoing economic uncertainty, with almost 93% of the nearly 330 business leaders surveyed feeling either as confident, or more confident, about achieving their climate goals compared with last year.
As a legacy project of COP26, Congress of Business further showcased Glasgow’s commitment to climate action through the Glasgow’s COP26 Legacy: A Business Perspective report, which was announced at this year’s conference.
The report outlines some of the progress Glasgow’s business community has made since the city hosted COP26 in 2021. It reinforces that climate action is an ongoing journey with sustained ambition, collaboration and practical support strengthening resilience across the city’s economy.
This progress includes strong engagement with the next generation, with Glasgow Chamber of Commerce alone supporting future skills and career pathways through engagement with 150 businesses and more than 4,800 interactions with young people.
Programmes such as Circular Glasgow and Step Up to Net Zero are further supporting organisations to embed sustainable practices into their day-to-day operations, reinforcing Glasgow’s reputation as a leader in the circular economy.
Alison McRae, Senior Director at Glasgow Chamber of Commerce, said:
“These results show a more positive outlook from the business community than is often portrayed nationally. Glasgow’s track record on sustainability is already opening doors, attracting new partnerships and demonstrating the long-term economic case for climate action.
“At a time of continued economic pressure, it is encouraging to see businesses of all sizes keeping sustainability firmly on the agenda and recognising the long-term economic opportunities it can deliver.
“Examples highlighted in Glasgow’s COP26 Legacy: A Business Perspective report demonstrate how far businesses have come in the past five years – from embedding sustainable practices into day-to-day operations to collaborating across sectors to deliver impact at scale.
Student accommodation designs, Bath Street (image credit: McLaren (Bath Street) Ltd And BIA Murray Ltd, Manson)
Written by Local Democracy Reporter, Sarah Hilley
A Glasgow city centre building is to be demolished to make way for 16-storey student flats.
A developer has been given the go-ahead to knock down five storey Berkley House in Bath Street in order to build the blocks housing 208 student beds.
The studios would range in size from 13.8 to 18 square metres with 1047 sqm of student amenity spaces.
Plans include a gym, cinema room and karaoke room on the lower ground level while the ground floor would house a commercial business as well as a coffee bar, games area and social media room.
The application sparked nine objections including one from city councillor Angus Millar. Concerns ranged from comments about the scale of the building being inappropriate to complaints about it following a repetitive design. There was also the belief that there is already an overconcentration of student housing in the area.
However two letters of support were also lodged pointing out the benefits of revitalising a brownfield site and bringing in more footfall.
Planning applications committee chair Ken Andrew said he is happy to grant the bed at today’s meeting.
Agreeing, councillor Hanif Raja said: “We need this sort of devlopment and I think we should encourage people to come to Glasgow and invest. This is an excellent opportunity for us to support these types of projects.”
Councillor Saqib Ahmed said building the flats would “free up other residential properties as we are going through the housing crisis.
“It is a welcome development. This could be converted into a hotel in the future if we need to.”
Pointing out the accommodation would sit in the “heart of the city centre”, he said: “The universities are within walking distance in both directions left and right and public transport is very close by.
“Certainly this development will boost our city’s economy and the city centre itself.”
The planning applications committee approved the proposal from McLaren (Bath Street) Ltd And BIA Murray Ltd this morning subject to conditions and a Section 75 agreement for a contribution of about £140,000.
Plans for phase 1
Written by Glasgow View Reporter, Liam Eunson
Clyde Gateway aims to use this year’s UK Real Estate Investment & Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF) to launch a strategic partner opportunity for Phase 1 of the Shawfield site, a cornerstone of the Clyde Gateway Innovation programme.
The opportunity will be formally brought to market on Wednesday 20 May at the Glasgow Stand at UKREiiF in Leeds, inviting partners to help deliver the next phase of growth within one of Scotland’s most significant regeneration locations.
Shawfield Phase 1 will bring forward a significant opportunity for modern, innovation-led industrial space, reinforcing the area’s role as a nationally significant hub for advanced manufacturing, science and technology.
Backed by nearly two decades of delivery, Clyde Gateway has already helped unlock more than £1.5 billion of inward investment, with over £100 million of development currently underway. This latest announcement marks a step change, moving from long-term regeneration to a fully established, investable platform for high-growth sectors.
The programme builds on a proven track record, including developments such as EastWorks, which has attracted a cluster of high-growth occupiers across advanced manufacturing, cyber and space technology, including Simera Sense, Utopi, HyImpulse and Acumen Cyber.
Demand for modern, sustainable commercial space is growing rapidly across Scotland, particularly in locations with access to talent, power infrastructure and strong ESG credentials. In many markets, however, supply is struggling to keep pace.
Clyde Gateway Innovation is designed to address that gap, with a pipeline including XWORKS, Red Tree Labs and the next phase of development at Shawfield, all focused on delivering flexible, future-ready space aligned to the needs of growth sectors.
The proposition is underpinned by a strong delivery ecosystem. Partnerships with Glasgow City Council, South Lanarkshire Council, Scottish Enterprise and University of Strathclyde ensure alignment between investment, skills and innovation, alongside close links to the wider Glasgow City Innovation District, helping create a connected environment where businesses can innovate, collaborate and scale.
Martin McKay, Chief Executive of Clyde Gateway, said:
“Launching the strategic partner opportunity for Shawfield Phase 1 at UKREiiF marks a major moment in the delivery of Clyde Gateway Innovation and in Glasgow’s wider investment narrative. It signals our ambition to work with a partner who shares our commitment to innovation-led growth and long-term place creation.
“Bringing Shawfield Phase 1 to market demonstrates both the scale of opportunity and our readiness to collaborate to accelerate delivery. This is about creating high-quality, modern space that supports innovative businesses, attracts investment, and delivers lasting economic value for Glasgow and the wider city region.”
Steven Hendry, Senior Director at CBRE, added:
“Innovation Shawfield Phase 1 stands out as a compelling investment proposition. It brings together a proven track record, a strong and deliverable pipeline, and, critically, an ecosystem that supports long-term growth.
“That is exactly what investors are looking for in the current market – locations where infrastructure is in place, risk is reduced and there is clear evidence of momentum.
“We are also seeing significant occupier demand across Scotland for modern, sustainable space with access to labour, power and strong ESG credentials, and Clyde Gateway Innovation is ideally positioned to meet that demand.”
Alisdair Gunn, Director at Glasgow City Innovation District, said:
“Clyde Gateway Innovation represents an important extension of Glasgow’s wider innovation ecosystem, creating the type of connected, future-focused environment that innovative businesses are increasingly looking for.
“The strength of the proposition lies not only in the quality of the space being delivered, but in the collaboration underpinning it; linking industry, academia, innovation and investment in a way that supports long-term economic growth and business scale-up.”
Clyde Gateway Innovation will be showcased throughout UKREiiF as part of a wider push to position Glasgow as a leading destination for innovation-led investment, advanced manufacturing and sustainable economic growth.
Allershaw Tower demolition
Written by Glasgow View Reporter, Liam Eunson
North Lanarkshire Council’s ambitious tower regeneration programme is continuing to transform communities across the area, with major progress being made on demolition, fire safety and plans for future housing developments.
The long-term strategy is part of the council’s wider Transforming Places programme, which aims to replace all 48 high-rise towers over a 25-year period with modern, energy-efficient homes that better meet the needs of local residents.
Significant milestones have already been reached. More than 1,550 properties within Phase 1 of the programme have now been vacated, and several high and low-rise blocks having been already demolished, with work progressing well at key sites including Dunbeth Court in Coatbridge and the site of the former Coursington, Allen and Draffen towers in Motherwell.
Jackson Court in Coatbridge has now been demolished, with foundation works nearing completion ahead of the site being handed over for future redevelopment. In Wishaw, demolition work at Allershaw Tower is continuing, with the site expected to be cleared later this year.
Alongside demolition works, major investment is also being made in existing towers through sprinkler installations, fire safety upgrades and lift replacements. To date, 13 towers have had sprinkler systems retrofitted, with plans in place for further installations over the next five years.
Councillor Michael McPake, Convener of Housing, said: “Our programme is creating opportunities for long-term regeneration, freeing up land for future housing developments and helping reshape communities for generations to come.
“It’s about more than demolishing buildings. We’re creating better neighbourhoods, improving safety, supporting regeneration and making sure our housing stock is fit for the future. Residents are already seeing the difference in areas where new homes have been built, and there’s much more still to come.”
Local residents continue to be kept informed throughout the programme, with regular communication and engagement taking place as projects progress.
