In partnership with Scottish Government, EDAS is delivering a series of open sessions on Community Wealth Building. The aim of these sessions is to support practitioners at every stage of their journey towards a fully integrated CWB approach to economic development.

The fifth session in the series, titled, ‘Local Authorities and Resources’ will provide sharing, networks and learning as to how local councils are advancing Community Wealth Building.  The session highlights the importance of the role of councils, fit with existing corporate strategy and progress across the pillars of community wealth building.  

AGENDA 

14:00    Welcome and Introduction: Liz McEntee, Chair, EDAS

14:05    The Importance of Local Authorities and Overview of Progress: Tracy Jackson, Community Wealth Building Policy Manager, Scottish Government

Part 1 – Mainstreaming CWB in Councils:

In this section we will hear how CWB fits into corporate strategy of local authorities.

14:20     Sinead O’Donnell, Project Manager, Communities Directorate, Fife Council

14:35    Discussion

Part 2 – Advancing the Pillars:

In this section we will hear how specific pillars are being advanced.  

14:45     Procurement, innovation and shortening supply chains: representative TBC, Comhairle nan Eilean Siar

14:50     Advancing fair work and living wage through fair work charter: Alison Davidson, Team Leader, Economic Development, Clackmannanshire Council

14:55     Land and property – vacant and derelict land (VDL): Councillor Ruairi Kelly, Glasgow City Council

15:00     Finance – mainstreaming CWB into the Growth Deal: Mhairi Paterson, Community Wealth Building Coordinator, and Jude King, Programme Manager, North Ayrshire Council

15:05     Ownership: Mhairi Paterson, Community Wealth Building Coordinator, and Jude King, Programme Manager, North Ayrshire Council

15:10    Discussion

15:30    Close

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