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Distillery to double production to meet


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Glasgow’s successful 2014 Commonwealth Games resulted in a raft of awards in the New Year Honours List


Hopes that deal will bring new jobs and homes to Glasgow


Lord Willie Haughey believes that the £1.13 billion City Deal will be “transformational” for the Glasgow and Clyde Valley city region. The City Deal will cover the areas


Honours List


Commonwealth Games organisers are honoured


Glasgow’s success in hosting the 2014 Commonwealth Games was reflected in a raft of awards in the New Year Honours List. Gordon Matheson, Leader of


Glasgow City Council, was awarded a CBE while Archie Graham, Deputy Leader of the Council, received an OBE for services to local government including his work on delivery of the Games. Bridget McConnell, Glasgow


2014 board member and Chief Executive of Glasgow Life, received a CBE for her services to culture. Jon Doig, Chief Executive of


Business Improvement


Successful ballot for West End BID


A new Business Improvement District (BID) is to be created in the West End of the city following a positive vote by local business leaders at the end of February.


The Visit West End – Byres Road and the Lanes BID will go ahead after the ballot, which saw 106 votes cast in favour of the BID proposal and 23 against. Those voting amounted to 63 per cent of those who were eligible to vote in the ballot. The scheme is expected to mean


that £1 million will be invested in the area over the next five years. Paul Reynolds, Chairman of the


Byres Road BID steering group, said he was delighted with the outcome of the vote.


Commonwealth Games Scotland, and Francesca Osowska, Director of Commonwealth Games and Sport at the Scottish Government both received OBEs. The Scottish Government’s


Derek Bearhop, Head of the Games Delivery Team, and Diane McLafferty, Deputy Director Commonwealth Games, were both awarded MBEs. Euan Burton, who was chosen


as Team Scotland standard bearer, received an MBE for services to his sport. Burton won a gold medal in the Judo under-100kg division.


of Glasgow City Council and seven surrounding local authorities around the River Clyde. “I think if we get this right there’s so much upside,” Lord Haughey said. “You’ve got the benefits in relation to


Sustainability It’s a green year for Glasgow


Glasgow is holding its first green-themed year in 2015 as it celebrates its aim to be one of the most sustainable cities. A series of events is being held


throughout the year highlighting how Glasgow is responding to


climate change, transport changes, land use, resources, and air and noise quality.


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the jobs but also more than anything it’s a great way of demonstrating that local authorities can deliver and that you can trust them.” Lord Haughey said that they have the highlights of the 20 major projects that the deal will back but a lot of detail has still to be decided on. One of the tangible benefits Lord Haughey hopes will be delivered is thousands of new homes in the area.


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