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Under the City Deal, this has been changed and now the local authorities will be geting a proper share of the taxation from improving economic performance. However, this is not simply
about throwing money at a deep-seated economic problem. Te deal involves some tough choices to select the projects that will deliver the best return for Glasgow in the longer term. “Tis is very important. Te
project will have to show that they will grow the economy and create jobs. Tere will be an independent Urban Growth Commission to oversee the work and ensure that jobs and growth are being delivered,” said Stuart Patrick. With employment the key
“This is a game changer for the city and will have a positive impact. This is a vision for a city region for the next 20 years, making us more outward- looking and better connected to global markets”
aspect, three programmes will be set up to assist those who are disadvantaged in the labour market. A project to assist people on Employment Support Allowance is expected to help 4,000 into the workplace; a progression pilot will support new employees in work, while a new youth employment project will aid youngsters looking to find high-quality work. “Te City Deal might have been overshadowed across the
rest of Scotland during the referendum debate, but this is significant news for Glasgow and the Clyde. Indeed, this is a game changer for the city and will have a positive impact over the next 20 years,” said Mr Patrick. “Te eight local authorities
will be collaborating on strategic issues through the Clyde Valley Community Planning Partnership. Tis is a vision for a city region for the next 20 years,
making us more outward-looking and beter connected to European and global markets. Glasgow Chamber of Commerce will be at the heart of this discussion representing the views and aspirations of our members.” Te partnership will also
be forging a stronger link with England’s eight largest cities in the Core Cities Group of the UK, who are Birmingham, Bristol, Leeds, Liverpool, Manchester, Newcastle, Notingham and Sheffield. Glasgow was the first non-English city to join the group. “Historically, economically,
socially, politically, geographically, the fact is that we have more in common with English cities than with the rest of Scotland,” Gordon Matheson told the Guardian.
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