We’re excited to share the Scottish Cities Alliance’s 2023-2024 Annual Report! Over the past year, we’ve expanded our reach and influence, thanks to the support of city leaders, council officers, the Scottish Government, and our fantastic partners, led by Chair Cllr John Alexander.
Key Highlights:
- Showcasing Scotland’s Cities: We’ve promoted Scotland’s eight cities on national stages, attracting capital despite economic challenges. Our efforts culminated in a Team Scotland approach at the UK Real Estate Investment and Infrastructure Forum in Leeds and a programme in London, highlighting Scotland’s strengths in Data & Digital Technologies, Health & Life Sciences, Energy Transition, and Advanced Manufacturing.
- Leading the Net Zero Transition: We’ve driven initiatives like the Climate Delivery Framework and Scottish Climate Intelligence to fund and manage the transition to a zero-carbon economy. These initiatives, set for approval, will support coordinated action and improve decision-making for emissions reduction, unlocking investment opportunities in the net zero pipeline.
- Smart City Achievements: We completed the £34.7 million “Scotland’s 8th City – the Smart City” program, delivering 39 projects and 96 new services. Inspired by this success, Dunfermline is developing its own Smart City Strategy.
Looking ahead, we remain committed to fostering local and national collaboration, ensuring Scotland’s cities are globally competitive destinations for investment.
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