The City Centre Recovery Task Force has published its report into how Scotland's city centres can be supported to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.
The City Centre Recovery Task Force was set up in March 2021, in partnership between the Scottish Government and the Scottish Cities Alliance.
Part of the Task Force's remit was to publish a report, setting out the specific impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on city centres, and identifying the immediate priorities to support city centre recovery.
The report sets out the following visionary statement, with a number of priorities listed as potential policy measures to achieve these goals:
- Scotland’s city centres will thrive through embarking on a process of innovative change to offer visitors, workers and residents the quality services and facilities they want to access.
- Cities will embrace new business and development opportunities that will attract investors; improve productivity; protect and enhance the environment; and aim to make sure all city centre employment is secure and well paid.
The Scottish Government said it will work in partnership with local authorities, businesses, the third sector and communities to help our city centres continue to make a positive contribution to the Scottish economy.
Click here to read the full report.