Clyde Gateway appoint new Executive Director for Regeneration to boost investment into Rutherglen

Martin Joyce has worked in the Clyde Gateway in the past and is now looking to boost investment to the area in his new role.

Clyde Gateway has appointed a new Executive Director for Regeneration to help boost further investment into Rutherglen.

Martin Joyce joins the urban regeneration company having worked in a range of infrastructure and regeneration roles, including at Scottish Borders Council and University of the West of Scotland.

As a qualified architect, he previously worked on the large-scale, mixed-use urban regeneration site at Farme Cross in Rutherglen within the Clyde Gateway.

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The appointment comes just after Clyde Gateway and South Lanarkshire Council were successful in securing £14 million from the UK Government as part of their Levelling Up programme that will see land in Shawfield remediated and new commercial buildings constructed.

Martin Joyce, the new Executive Director for Regeneration, said: “Clyde Gateway is one of the most successful regeneration vehicles in the country and has truly transformed parts of Rutherglen and the east end of Glasgow.

“I’ve worked on a number of flagship regeneration projects across Scotland and worked with housing associations to deliver more homes. I hope to harness these skills and experience to support the Clyde Gateway team to continue to deliver the incredible results they have already achieved.

“Here in Clyde Gateway, there are more jobs, more high-quality homes and great community projects helping to deliver for local residents. I am eager to get going and bring even more investment to these areas and secure a bright future for our communities.”

Martin McKay, Chief Executive of Clyde Gateway, said: “Having previously served as Executive Director of Regeneration I know how rewarding this role is. We have achieved a lot so far, including 3,700 new homes and securing over £1.5 billion of public and private investment into Dalmarnock, Rutherglen and Bridgeton.

“Martin brings a lot of useful experience working on multi-million pound projects and his skills and insight will be invaluable as we continue to deliver regeneration projects across the area.”

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