Cities and regions

Our islands face particular challenges around distance, geography, connectivity and demography, so it is important that policy makers consider these properly. The consultation on the guidance will help ensure that islands receive fair treatment tailored to their unique circumstances.

The Islands Communities Impact Assessment (ICIA) considers the Scottish Child Payment in relation to its impacts on people living in the Islands under Section 8 of the Islands (Scotland) Act 2018. Impacts relate to digital connectivity, access to the Payment and the ways people in these communities

Funding for regional deal.

Optimising town centres for the aftermath of COVID-19.

Report from the independent Advisory Group established by the Scottish Government to advise on Scotland’s economic recovery in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

A Culture Strategy for Scotland shows how important culture is to Scotland’s prosperity and sets the future direction for supporting culture in Scotland.

Councils across the Highlands and Islands back Scottish Government policy.

Summary of potential positive and negative impacts of the South of Scotland Enterprise Bill on groups with protected equality characteristics.

Scottish Government pledges £200 million investment.

A document analysing the likely costs and benefits of the South of Scotland Enterprise Bill to businesses and the third sector.

Biennial compendium publication comparing and contrasting statistics on key policy topics such as People and Communities, Services and Lifestyle, Economy and Enterprise broken down by Remote Rural, Accessible Rural and the Rest of Scotland.

Analysis report on the consultation process for creating the South of Scotland Enterprise Agency. The report analyses both online responses and opinions expressed at the 26 engagement events held across Dumfries and Galloway and the Scottish Borders.

£1.3 billion investment given the green light.

Economic growth plan announced.

Public services protected despite cuts to Scotland’s block grant.

Economic expansion at centre of spending plans.

Investing in the NHS, protecting low earners, backing Scotland’s economy.

Next steps for city region deals outlined.

People to have say in the design of their area.

Scotland retains top UK region status outside London for foreign direct investment.

City Region Deals boosting jobs and local economies.

Brexit must not harm Dundee’s opportunity to host 2023 title.

UK Government should commit to City Region Deals.

Signing completes agreement.