Councillor Fagan and colleagues reflected on what has been achieved through £1.13 billion of funding provided to deliver one of the largest and the most advanced city deals in the UK.

Cllr Fagan said: “The Glasgow City Region City Deal has been an example of the transformative change that can be brought about when different levels of government work together, driven by local knowledge of need and opportunity, to deliver for our communities.

“In South Lanarkshire we have already delivered two major infrastructure projects in the Cathkin Relief Road and Greenhills Road, and we are growing communities in Newton, Hamilton, Larkhall and East Kilbride. There is more to come too, as we continue to improve transport links and lives across South Lanarkshire.”

Investment Minister Tom Arthur said: “The Glasgow City Region Deal has been instrumental to unlocking millions of pounds worth of investment in Greater Glasgow. This has delivered new jobs, businesses and transport projects to build prosperity across the region. We are working closely with partners to maximise the benefits of regional working.”

Secretary of State for Scotland Ian Murray said: “Economic growth is one of the key missions of the UK Government and the thriving projects in Glasgow City Region are helping to achieve that. The way has been paved for new housing and commercial developments, investment in technology has resulted in state-of-the-art medical research facilities, and improved connectivity is removing barriers to work.”

Signed in 2014, Glasgow’s Deal provides £500 million each from the UK and Scottish governments for a range of infrastructure, employability and innovation projects with the eight local councils contributing a further £130 million.

Over the past ten years, the Region has undergone a period of epic transformation supported by the City Deal.

City Deal employability programmes have supported almost 14,000 people into work.