Great to see the #ESESCRD Annual Report now live! Read more about the benefits the City Region Deal is bringing to the area. Video highlights include more about how Edinburgh & South East City Region funding is supporting a new junction at Bush Loan and a sustainable transport corridor along the A701 prioritising public transport, walking and cycling in Midlothian and wider area. The new junction and Active Travel improvements are the first two phases of an eight-phase plan to ease congestion along the A701 by building an A701 Relief Road and an A702 Relief Road. Removing a significant number of cars, many of which are travelling from Penicuik and the Scottish Borders along the existing A701, is also key to helping further growth at Midlothian Science Zone, including the University of Edinburgh’s Easter Bush Estate.
The #ESESCRD Annual Report is now LIVE! ⭐ 24% of Scotland's population benefits from the Edinburgh and South East of Scotland City Region Deal - one of the UK's most ambitious and impactful deals, representing a £1.5 billion #investment. ✴ Designed to accelerate productivity and inclusive growth through #Infrastructure, #skills, and #innovation. ✴ The Deal has so far helped to: * add £2.2bn Gross Value Added to the Scottish and UK economy * create or support 20,000 job opportunities *support 900 micro, small and medium enterprises * support 500 apprentices and internships *donate over £100,000 to regional good causes; *leverage an additional 45% on government funding drawn down thus far Read the full report: https://lnkd.in/eYbEr_5D or download the accessible version: https://lnkd.in/euzHuRpy #ESESCityRegionDealUpdate East Lothian Council | The City of Edinburgh Council | | Scottish Borders Council | West Lothian Council | GOV.UK | The Scottish Government | The University of Edinburgh