6 . Glasgow Business October 2014
Economic performance
Glasgow joins Core Cities group
Glasgow has joined the Core Cities group – the first city outside of England to be part of the cross-party group set up in 1999 to enhance the economic performance of the UK’s cities. Sir Richard Leese, leader
of Manchester City Council and chair of Core Cities Cabinet, said: “On behalf of the other Core Cities, I am delighted to welcome Glasgow, a great Scottish and British city into our network. This is a historic moment for our group, expanding for the first time in more than a decade and for the first time ever outside England.” The English Core Cities
are Birmingham, Bristol, Leeds, Liverpool, Manchester, Newcastle, Nottingham and Sheffield.
“The question of independence is one for the people of Scotland. But the question of devolution to drive urban economies and jobs is one for cities, whether they are located in England or Scotland. Together, we will be more able to challenge the centralising tendencies of all our governments. This does mean radical constitutional change, but it cannot just mean a contest between parliaments.”
He said our cities’
economies will benefit from greater connectivity rather than separation. For example, by working together to deliver HS2 as a first step toward a full national High Speed Rail network we will make life better for people and businesses in every UK city. “And by collaborating to
create better economic and employment policies we will deliver more jobs and growth for the nation,” he said.
Help Glasgow stay a dear green place
» Network to help companies work towards being green G
lasgow is still the Dear Green Place. Glasgow Chamber of Commerce has
launched a Green Business Network to ensure that the city is among the most sustainable places to do business in the UK. Te project was launched in
July at the Inovo building in the city’s International Technology and Renewable Energy Zone, at Albion Street and George Street. Te network fits well with
Glasgow City Council’s Year of
Green 2015. Te network, driven by Chamber members, is a platform for companies to work together on real environmental issues and sustainable projects across the city. A Resource
”The network is a platform to work together on issues and projects”
Efficiency Pledge has been made to help companies benefit from savings by using energy, water and raw materials more efficiently. Alison McRae, Projects
Director for Glasgow Chamber of Commerce, sees the network as a champion for green businesses, helping them collaborate to make Glasgow a pioneer in sustainable business activity in the UK. Te Green Business Network
will help members get involved with Glasgow’s Green Year in 2015.
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