September 2022
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This conference examined next steps for developing the Glasgow City Region’s economy.
It was an opportunity to discuss progress and the key steps for delivery of the Glasgow City Region Economic Strategy, which has been developed by local and national government along with government agencies, local universities, businesses, and third sector organisations.
Stakeholders and policymakers examined the way forward for addressing the key regional issues identified in the strategy - including next steps for:
- investment in the region’s economy
- climate strategy
- public transport and connectivity
- development of the region’s research and innovation sectors
Further sessions reviewed progress, priorities, and the way forward for the Glasgow City Region City Deal as it continued to be implemented following the first Gateway Review.
Overall, the agenda brought out latest thinking on priorities for:
- businesses - the role of local services in economic development - productivity - development of sectors such as manufacturing and innovation - inclusivity
- environment - implementation of the regional climate adaptation strategy - the future for COP26 in the region
- communities - employment prospects - local skills development - economic deprivation
- transport and connectivity - the Clyde Metro project - bus networks - decarbonisation - infrastructure
- innovation - investment - collaboration
We are pleased to have been able to include keynote sessions with Ivan McKee MSP, Minister for Business, Trade, Tourism and Enterprise, The Scottish Government; Kris Krasnowski, Deputy Director for Policy and Delivery, Office of the Secretary of State for Scotland; Councillor Susan Aitken, Leader, Glasgow City Council; Duncan Cameron, Managing Director, First Bus Scotland; Professor James Curran, Ambassador, Climate Ready Clyde; Honorary Fellow, James Hutton Institute; and former Chief Executive, Scottish Environment Protection Agency; and Alex Hynes, Managing Director, Scotland’s Railway.
The conference was an opportunity for stakeholders to consider the issues alongside key policy officials who attended from The Scottish Government, as well as from BEIS; Defra; DIT; DLUHC; DfT; and Transport Scotland.
