SFT’s new business plan urges focus on a net zero built environment
The Scottish Futures Trust’s new business plan, launched today, urges public and private sector organisations across Scotland to focus on greater collaboration to help deliver a net zero built environment. The plan […]
Blog: The hybrid working genie is out of the bottle – so let’s make it grant everyone’s wish
It’s just over three years since the world of office-based work changed forever. When we were sent home with our laptops on that dark day in March 2020, few of […]
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 […]
EDAS launches search for new Chair
Scotland’s foremost economic development association, is seeking a new Chair to lead, develop and deliver on its next strategy (2024 – 2027). Role This is an exciting and prestigious position […]
Reflections on the Economic Observatory Rural Economies and Sustainable Tourism Roundtable
EDAS board member Charlie Woods attended the Economic Observatory Rural Economies and Sustainable Tourism Roundtable. In his reflections below he shares key takeaways that will be of interest for EDAS […]
Blog: ‘Investing in Trust’
How important is trust to economic development? The chart below from ‘Our World in Data’ would suggest that there is quite a strong relationship. As with any correlation questions […]
Job opportunity with EKOS Ltd – Senior/ Principal Consultant
EKOS are seeking to recruit a Senior or Principal Consultant to continue to grow their organisation in areas such as place development, skills, enterprise and innovation, sport and leisure and […]
Transforming Local Economies – Scottish Government launch Community Wealth Building Consultation
Views are being sought on ground-breaking proposals to help grow local economies and ensure more money stays in the hands of communities. The Scottish Government is consulting the public on […]
Community Wealth Building key to creating stronger Scottish communities
The rise of community wealth building will become an increasingly influential component of creating a fairer, stronger and more sustainable Scottish economy, experts say. Local authorities, enterprise agencies, charities and […]