A Rare Opportunity for Inverness Businesses

 Whilst there was a lot of publicity earlier this year on Mary Portas’ report on the “Future of the High Street” in England, more important for local businesses is the recently published National Review of Scottish Town Centres which makes a series of recommendations which could  benefit you the City Centre businesses and the wider Scottish economy. 

As we know Scotland’s town and city centres are facing challenging times and so BID are delighted to offer you the unique opportunity to hear from Malcolm Fraser (Chair of the Review Group) and feedback to him your thoughts on how to strengthen the business economy. 

The meeting will also be attended by representatives of the Highland Council & you will have the opportunity to tell them what you feel Inverness City Centre needs.

Venue:                Mercure Hotel, Church Street, Inverness

Date:                   Wednesday 18^th September 2013 - 5.45pm for 6pm until 7pm

Speaker:            Malcolm Fraser – Chair of “Scotland’s National Review of Town Centres”

Come along and hear Malcolm talk about the key recommendations and proposals from the Review which include:

Ø    A ‘town centre first’ principle whereby public bodies must consider how they can support town centres before allowing development elsewhere

Ø    Working with housing providers to bring empty town centre properties back into use as affordable housing

Ø    A town centre focus and the potential local business rates incentivisation schemes

Ø    A recommendation that public bodies must fully consider the impact of any proposals to relocate services out of town centres

Ø    Broadening the appeal of town centres with a mix of leisure, public facilities and homes

You can download a full copy the Review from the Scottish Government’s website via this link: http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/Built-Environment/regeneration/town-centres/review)

Book now to hear how Malcolm sees the National Review re-energising our city centre!

The Event starts at 5.45pm for 6pm finishing by 7pm.  As always the event and refreshments are complimentary.  We do hope that you will be able to join us. 

Mike Smith, BID Manager              RSVP

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To confirm your attendance please email BIDmanager@inverness.uk.com or phone 01463 714550.  Thank you.