June 2019
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This seminar brought together policymakers and key stakeholders to examine the next steps in delivering city region deals in Scotland.
Delegates assessed the progress in their delivery, examining how to ensure that implementation aligns with UK and Scottish Government priorities and strategies, as well as the next steps in shaping and developing the next phase of city region deals in Scotland.
Attendees also examined the next steps in developing proposals to meet local needs, as well as putting in place effective governance systems and promoting collaboration and the sharing of best practice across Scotland and the UK.
Sessions considered the delivery of key projects and the challenges to the development of infrastructure projects.
Further sessions assessed how to build Scotland’s skills base as well as enhancing the role of universities through the development of centres of research and excellence, and examined the latest thinking on how local authorities can lead on delivering local economic models, promote community involvement and deliver inclusive growth.