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Published by The Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body
Scotland's City and Regional Growth Deals
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Published: Friday 09 May 2025 (EFWS062025R05)
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Introduction
Background
City Region and Regional Growth Deals
Governance and accountability
Flexibility
Risks
Transparency and scrutiny
Growth deals and regional economic development
Partnership working
Private sector and other partners
Local business and community partners
Measuring outcomes
Funding growth deals
Inflationary pressures and the construction sector
Cluttered policy and funding landscape
Learning lessons and next steps
Annex A - Extract of minutes
Annexe B - Evidence and information gathered
Membership changes
Introduction
Background
City Region and Regional Growth Deals
Governance and accountability
Growth deals and regional economic development
Partnership working
Measuring outcomes
Funding growth deals
Inflationary pressures and the construction sector
Cluttered policy and funding landscape
Learning lessons and next steps
Annex A - Extract of minutes
Annexe B - Evidence and information gathered
Sources
Image: Map of Deal boundaries and local authorities involved in each Deal
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