22 May 2018
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon and her Cabinet met in the Clyde Gateway regeneration area as part of more than 40 Cabinet meetings that have taken place in towns and cities across Scotland, including Cupar, Dumfries, Aberdeen, Alloa, Inverness, Ullapool, Oban and Greenock.
The First Minister said:
This is an opportunity for me and my Cabinet to meet businesses, community groups and local residents in the Clyde Gateway area, including young people in this Year of Young People.”
Well that was quite a day! Huge thanks to all our partners who made the @NicolaSturgeon @scotgov and the #travellingcabinet visit such a success yesterday. Few pics of why #ThisIsThePlace pic.twitter.com/MXxdPR3k5k
— Clyde Gateway (@clydegateway) May 22, 2018
Clyde Gateway is Scotland’s biggest regeneration programme covering 840 hectares in the east end of Glasgow and Rutherglen.
While visiting Clyde Gateway, the First Minister announced £5.5 million investment for the regeneration programme to help create jobs and attract private investment to the area.
Announcing the funding, the First Minister said:
This funding underlines the Scottish Government’s long-term commitment to Clyde Gateway over the term of this Parliament. It will act as a catalyst for investment and deliver a physical, social and economic transformation of what has historically been one of the most deprived areas in Scotland.
“Clyde Gateway has worked tirelessly to tackle inequalities, while establishing and maintaining excellent relationships with the local community, playing a huge part in making it a fantastic location for people to live and businesses to locate.”
Cabinet Secretaries also took part in a full day of events to mark a decade of investment in the area.
Great to see how @CamGlenBikeTown & @HnH_TheTrust are contributing to promoting better health & participation in sport @ShonaRobison #Travellingcabinet #Clydegateway pic.twitter.com/oMnOw62OQh
— Scottish Government (@scotgov) May 21, 2018
Eye opening talent on display as @FionaHyslop visited RogArt Street Campus today as part of #Travellingcabinet #Clydegateway pic.twitter.com/3o4J2e1IGb
— Scottish Government (@scotgov) May 21, 2018
Today's #PEFScot18 example is @SL_TrinityHS who welcomed @JohnSwinney this morning as part of #TravellingCabinet in #clydegateway. They are using PEF to help introduce supported study sessions, family homework sessions and health raising awareness sessions! 👍 pic.twitter.com/AMTL4r1AYC
— ScotGov Education (@ScotGovEdu) May 21, 2018
Justice Secretary @MathesonMichael meets community safety wardens ahead of today's @ScotGov Clyde Gateway #travellingcabinet. pic.twitter.com/T1VrqX1ky8
— ScotGov Justice (@ScotGovJustice) May 21, 2018
The First Minister and the Cabinet then took part in a public discussion at the Emirates Arena.
Cabinet fielding questions about policing, nursery fees and access to respite care. #travellingcabinet #clydegateway pic.twitter.com/kxT94nirFu
— Scottish Government (@scotgov) May 21, 2018
