Applications now open to help shape the future of the South of Scotland
People from across the South of Scotland are being encouraged to apply to become a member of the Regional Economic Partnership (REP). The REP is looking to appoint a total […]
Skills Development Scotland: People, Economy and Skills
Skills Development Scotland (SDS) produces a suite of resources which provide robust information on the labour market. As part of that commitment, SDS publishes a monthly report providing succinct and […]
South of Scotland officially designated as Scotland’s Natural Capital Innovation Zone
The South of Scotland has been officially designated as Scotland’s Natural Capital Innovation Zone (NCIZ) by the Deputy First Minister, Kate Forbes. The accolade recognises the South of Scotland’s unique, […]
Action Plan to help tackle South of Scotland’s housing challenge
A new South of Scotland Housing Action Plan has been launched to help tackle the urgent need for more homes and more choice of homes in the region. The Action […]
South of Scotland Enterprise publish Operating Plan for 2024-2025
South of Scotland Enterprise (SOSE), the economic and community development agency for the Borders and Dumfries & Galloway has published its Operating Plan for 24/25 which sets out SOSE’s priorities for the […]
Construction begins at Sutherland spaceport
Issued by Orbex Orbex has announced that construction has begun at Sutherland Spaceport (formerly known as Space Hub Sutherland) in Scotland, making this the first vertical launch spaceport to be […]
SOSE’s five year plan launched to improve lives of local people
South of Scotland Enterprise has set out its six key priorities for the region over the next five years, which will aim to make the day to day lives of […]
An announcement from the EDAS Board
Economic Development Association Scotland (EDAS) Chair, Liz McEntee, has decided to step down at the conclusion of her three-year term in office. Liz has been widely praised by economic development […]
Economic Futures Summer Placement Programme 2022
Economic Futures are looking for organisations with research projects which a student could support (through applied analysis) for summer 2022. These posts are dedicated research posts with the students working […]
South of Scotland Regional Economic Partnership announces Regional Economic Strategy.
Following extensive engagement across the South of Scotland, the Regional Economic Partnership have developed a Regional Economic Strategy. Developed following an extensive period of engagement, and a series of consultations […]