Alan Cunningham Email & Phone Number

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Having retired from Glasgow City Council . I will continue to observe the finest submarine force money can buy, on the Gareloch from the deck of our 42 foot outlook , time permitting, I will hopefully bag a few more smaller fish than before too. Motorcycle racing has been part of my life for many years having competed ,sponsored and spectated across the UK and internationally, one of the best aspects is meeting so many wonderful people sharing the same passion and enthusiasm for the… Show more Having retired from Glasgow City Council . I will continue to observe the finest submarine force money can buy, on the Gareloch from the deck of our 42 foot outlook , time permitting, I will hopefully bag a few more smaller fish than before too. Motorcycle racing has been part of my life for many years having competed ,sponsored and spectated across the UK and internationally, one of the best aspects is meeting so many wonderful people sharing the same passion and enthusiasm for the sport. I am delighted that I was asked to help organise a race challenge series and have been able to assemble a race team comprising several TT winners , Scottish and European Champions to compete against a team of South African racers. Our team of racers and companions flies out on the 27th for a 17 day trip of a lifetime. The Inaugural South African v Scotland motorcycle racing challenge will be run on January 2015 with the first team races being part of the 14th Passion for Speed Event , an annual event for Classic Cars and Motorcycles celebrating in grand style the Golden Age of Motor racing at Zwartkops International Raceway, JHB Pretoria. http://www.zwartkops.co.za/ The “Honour Challenge” between Scotland and South Africa will be a highlight of the SA Classic TT Racing series and the concluding races will be run on 7th Feb at Killarney Raceway overlooked by the world renowned Table Mountain , Cape Town. http://www.wpmc.co.za/ The team will also enjoy a tour across the country taking in the fine scenery and entertainment the country provides and we will also have exclusive track access on the world famous Kylami race track, Johannesburg recently acquired by Porsche SA . If this is retirement , bring it on . Best Regards Alan SA Scott Flag Lion 4 flag flying flat (800x547) Show less

Exchange House, 229 George Street, Glasgow

Working with Development & Regeneration Services, I work with colleagues to provide businesses with a range of support programmes including The Business Loan Fund.Glasgow City Council encourages the creation and growth of small businesses which can contribute to the Glasgow economy in terms of employment and income.We can offer businesses an opportunity to access gap funding of up to £30,000 for new start businesses and £100,000 for existing businesses.The loan may be awarded to… Show more Working with Development & Regeneration Services, I work with colleagues to provide businesses with a range of support programmes including The Business Loan Fund.Glasgow City Council encourages the creation and growth of small businesses which can contribute to the Glasgow economy in terms of employment and income.We can offer businesses an opportunity to access gap funding of up to £30,000 for new start businesses and £100,000 for existing businesses.The loan may be awarded to new or existing businesses with a proven track record and a sound business proposal. What the Scheme will Fund•Plant and Machinery •Working Capital Provision •The loan can be used for both capital and revenue expenditure, excluding vehicles, property speculation & financial charges.Whether related to the business, premises or product, the project should be able to show how it will contribute jobs, capacity or new capabilities to the City economy. The City Councils contribution must not be greater than 50% of the total required.Businesses must operate commercial premises within the City Boundary employing less than 250 people. The business must pay Business Rates and operate a conventional business bank account. The project will only be considered for a loan if you can demonstrate the project is commercially viable and shows the need for financial aid, contributes directly to the aims of the fund and can demonstrate the money for the project is not available from other sources. The current interest rate is 5% P.A. and the loan fund target sectors include: •Manufacturing •Services to Manufacturing •Construction •Wholesale •Transport & Distribution •Creative Industries •Information and Communications Technology •E-business Many businesses across the country have successfully developed their workforce using Modern Apprentices and Graduates supported financially by The Glasgow Guarantee programme.http://www.glasgow.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=10742 . Show less

Bridgeton, Glasgow

Clyde Gateway is an area that includes Bridgeton and Dalmarnock in the East End of Glasgow with Rutherglen and Shawfield in South Lanarkshire. It has been identified within the National Planning Framework as Scotland's top regeneration priority. Clyde Gateway is a whole new approach to regeneration - one that brings a shared vision from all of the partners,Investment from public and private sectors,is bringing new infrastructure, new offices and workspaces, new jobs, new houses into the… Show more Clyde Gateway is an area that includes Bridgeton and Dalmarnock in the East End of Glasgow with Rutherglen and Shawfield in South Lanarkshire. It has been identified within the National Planning Framework as Scotland's top regeneration priority. Clyde Gateway is a whole new approach to regeneration - one that brings a shared vision from all of the partners,Investment from public and private sectors,is bringing new infrastructure, new offices and workspaces, new jobs, new houses into the area to help reverse the decline in population.I provided local businesses a wide range of support services including workforce development, project management, sales & marketing,Working with colleagues I met businesses across the country to promote this neglected area of the city and to encourage future inward investment .Partners are Glasgow City Council, South Lanarkshire Council, Scottish Enterprise & the Scottish Government. Show less

I was delighted to play a pivotal part in this major development.The M74 project had for many years been seen as the missing link in the West of Scotland's infrastructure. I worked in the Business relocation team to assist the hundreds of business interests located along the path of the route. This was seen as the ultimate in poison chalices & I was frequently asked if I was mad to take up the challenge. The press predicted large scale business closures with up to 4000 redundancies. It was… Show more I was delighted to play a pivotal part in this major development.The M74 project had for many years been seen as the missing link in the West of Scotland's infrastructure. I worked in the Business relocation team to assist the hundreds of business interests located along the path of the route. This was seen as the ultimate in poison chalices & I was frequently asked if I was mad to take up the challenge. The press predicted large scale business closures with up to 4000 redundancies. It was certainly hard work but in the end the team successfully relocated 97% of the affected companies. The majority of the remaining 3% opted for early retirement rather than relocate to close in a relatively short time. This enabled the project to start on schedule & opened to traffic on the 28th June 2011.With an estimated cost of £692 million, the M74 extension was the largest infrastructure project to be completed in Scotland in recent years and was finished eight months ahead of schedule. Show less

I worked with South Lanarkshire Council to safeguard jobs within those businesses affected by the M74 Project.This was supported by the Scottish Executive, Scottish Enterprise, South Lanarkshire, Glasgow & Renfrewshire councils. SLC Enterprise Services provide a range of support services which were of great assistance.

I worked with the Local Economic Development Company (LEDC) Network in Glasgow ( predecessors of the current Glasgow's Regeneration Agency ) providing business & training advice as well generating new jobs for local people. Covering Gorbals,Castlemilk & Govan areas I was responsible for the Investors in People ,Enterprise Export & SFSB programmes with Scottish Enterprise Glasgow. The objectives were to develop the existing business identifying skills gaps, organise business objectives ,provide… Show more I worked with the Local Economic Development Company (LEDC) Network in Glasgow ( predecessors of the current Glasgow's Regeneration Agency ) providing business & training advice as well generating new jobs for local people. Covering Gorbals,Castlemilk & Govan areas I was responsible for the Investors in People ,Enterprise Export & SFSB programmes with Scottish Enterprise Glasgow. The objectives were to develop the existing business identifying skills gaps, organise business objectives ,provide training support & identify new business opportunities. Show less

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