HUB South East Scotland’s success has been highlighted in the organisation’s annual report covering the two years 2021/22 and 2022/23.
With a programme value topping £1 billion, Hub and its clients continue to work together to achieve benefits for partners and communities in the Lothians and Borders, whilst delivering against government targets around net zero, inclusive economic growth and place making.
The report showcases the ‘flexibility and breadth of services’ available through the Hub model and looks forward to a new year embracing offerings such as social housing and project funding.
Since 2010 Hub South East has completed more than 100 new or refurbished facilities, ranging from healthcare and supported accommodation, to educational and community facilities.
During this two-year reporting period, the team worked on the completion of projects totalling £137 million, with more than £278 million in construction and development, including the delivery of Scotland’s first LEIP secondary school at Wallyford, assisting with West Lothian Council’s RAAC issues, and developing a new Mountain Bike Innovation Centre in the Borders.
Hub has also been providing a range of strategic services from supporting East Lothian Council with its Learning Estate Improvement Strategy and Midlothian Council with its Strategic Investment Framework, to housing site feasibility in West Lothian and the development of Herdmanflat in East Lothian.
Maximising the social value delivered through its projects is said to be key. This has resulted in 514 new jobs, 682 apprenticeships and more than 5,500 work placement days. 84% of construction work packages have been awarded to Scottish SMEs.
Paul McGirk, Hub South East’s chief executive, said, “Thank you to all partners who have contributed to our achievements in such challenging times. More than ever, infrastructure investment will play a vital part in creating a sustainable economy and supporting the country’s ability to meet its policy objectives, especially around net zero, placemaking and inclusive economic growth.
“Through Hub South East, our clients already have the ideal vehicle to deliver this and, moving ahead, we look forward with excitement to the future, further cementing our position as their development partner of choice.”
The report is available to download at: www.hubsoutheastscotland.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/HUB_SE_Annual-Report-2022-23_FINAL-1.pdf
