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The Economic Development Improvement Guide has been aunched by Enterprise Minister Fergus Ewing.
Jointly produced by the Scottish Local Authorities' Economic Development Group (SLAED), the Improvement Service and the Scottish Government, the Guide is designed to support the economic development work of Councils and promote the value of effective partnership working.
The Guide features expert input from a wide range of economic development partners and provides a practical toolkit, which supports Councils in 'raising the bar' in economic development by reviewing their activities, sharing good practice and identifying areas for improvement.
The overall aim of the Guide is to provide tangible benefits and improvements to help Councils and their partners achieve greater, and more sustainable, economic impact within communities.
In addition to their role as major employers and procurers of services, Councils lead on the delivery of critical functions, such as planning, licensing, education, local transportation infrastructure and local regeneration.
The effective, joined-up delivery of these services can have a major positive impact on the operation of the local economy and the Guide will support Councils and their key economic development partners as they maximise their contribution and improve their communities.
Enterprise Minister Fergus Ewing officially launched the Guide at an event in Edinburgh on Wednesday, 5 October.
You can download the Guide and find further information here
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