This event will explore how Scotland’s cities can attract investment, stimulate and drive sustainable and inclusive economic activity in their locales and wider regions.
***20% Early Bird discount available on all bookings before 5pm Wednesday 15 June. Quote code 'CR20' when booking***
Context
In March 2016, the Scottish Government launched their refreshed Cities strategy ‘Scotland’s Agenda for Cities’ building on ‘Scotland's Cities: Delivering for Scotland’ published in 2011, which established the Scottish Cities Alliance.
With the Scottish economy facing significant issues, the Glasgow City Region Deal in place, deals in Aberdeen, Inverness, and Edinburgh and the South-East proposed, there are big challenges and opportunities - how can Scotland’s cities and regions take advantage of these opportunities to secure inclusive economic growth and prosperity?
Key learning objectives:
- Explore the latest research and policy priorities for sustainable economic development for cities and regions
- Hear about innovative investment opportunities and growth models
- Improve policy and community engagement
- Gain insights from colleagues and peers who are working in this area
Agenda
Session one: Inclusive and sustainable economic growth
10:00 Welcome and introduction by the Chair
10:05 Inclusive prosperity in and beyond Scotland’s Cities
Dr Georgiana Varna, Scottish Cities Knowledge Centre, Urban Studies, University of Glasgow
10:25 Improving policy and engagement
10:45 Collaborative regional partnership
11:05 Questions and discussion
11:20 Refreshments and networking
Session two: Enhancing development and benefits for all
11:40 Ensuring towns and regions enjoy positive outcomes
Phil Prentice, Chief Officer, Scotland’s Towns Partnership
12:00 Taking advantage of investment models and opportunities
12:20 Building on opportunities to maximise economic impact
Andrew Noble, Programme Manager, Improvement Service
12:40 Questions and discussion
12:55 Networking lunch
Session three: Making it real
13:45 Local authority perspective
14:05 Learning from beyond Scotland
14:25 Questions and discussion
14:45 Chair’s closing remarks
14:50 End of meeting
Venue and costs
Event location: Central Edinburgh
Delegate rates
- Discounted rate: £149 + VAT (Voluntary / charitable organisations with an annual income of less than £1m)
- Reduced rate: £199 + VAT (Central government departments and agencies, local authorities, universities, colleges, NHS, police, professional associations and voluntary / charitable organisations with an annual income over £1m)
- Full rate: £299 + VAT (Commercial organisations e.g. plc, Ltd, LLP
For more information please contact Craig Flannigan, by email [email protected] or phone 0131 285 1691
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