Cross Party Group for Towns and Town Centres ‘Financing and Investing in Our Towns—Deliverables and Constraints'

This is a hybrid event. Please register using 'online' or 'in-person' options. 

Financing and Investing in Our Towns—Deliverables and Constraints

This session explores innovative approaches to financing and investment in our towns. By bridging public and private sector perspectives, the event delves into the opportunities and challenges in delivering faster, more impactful developments. Attendees will gain insights into how de-risking projects in the public sector can unlock private sector investment and catalyse transformative growth.

Join us in parliament or online for an engaging session that brings together cross sector leaders to explore strategies, share case studies, and spark discussions on accelerating town development through collaboration.

Agenda

17:00 Arrival | Guests escorted to room (coffee from 17:30)

17:35 CPG Business: Megan Gallacher MSP, Convener 

17:40 Discussion Introduction: Kimberley Guthrie, Chief Officer, Scotland’s Towns Partnership 
Kimberley Guthrie provides an overview of the current landscape, touching on how public and private sectors working together will address risks and accelerate development in Scotland's towns.

17:45 Anna Tozer, Associate Director, Scottish Futures Trust 
Highlighting innovative funding solutions unlocking investment and, collaborative working to mobilise projects and programmes, outlining the constraints and opportunities.

17:55 Case study: Elgin. Led by Gary Templeton, Strategic Planning & Delivery Manager, Moray Council 
A practical example of what’s possible when innovative approaches are employed to scale up and leverage funds.

18:05 Katherine Macintosh, Director and Colin Souter, Senior Development Manager, Robertson Property
A complementary private sector perspective, illustrating how collaborative efforts with de-risked public projects can unlock opportunities and create impactful investments.

18:15 Discussion
18:25 Any Other Competent Business
18:30 Close of Meeting

Why Attend?

• Discover strategies to accelerate town development by aligning public and private sector goals.
• Learn from case studies on overcoming constraints and leveraging opportunities.
• Connect with key leaders shaping the future of Scotland’s towns.

Who Should Attend?
Members of the Cross Party Group on Towns and Towns Centres - MSPs, local government officials, investors, developers, business leaders, community planners, and anyone interested in driving economic growth and development.

Don't miss this opportunity to be part of the conversation driving sustainable growth and innovation in our communities.

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