Economy and Fair Work Committee
Minutes: 25 May 2022
Wednesday, 25 May 2022
15th Meeting, 2022
Minutes
1. Decision on taking business in private:
The Committee agreed to take item 4 in private.
2. Town centres and retail:
The Committee took evidence from—
Douglas Cowan, Director of Communities and Place, Highlands and Islands Enterprise;
Bryan McGrath, Director of Enterprise and Place, South of Scotland Enterprise;
Derek Shaw, Director of Innovation and Place, Scottish Enterprise;
and then from—
Craig Iles, Service Lead in Planning and Building Standards , South Ayrshire Council;
Bill Lindsay, Service Manager Policy and Place in Planning Services, Fife Council;
Steve Rogers, Head of Economy and Development , Dumfries and Galloway Council.
3. Town centres and retail (in private):
The Committee considered the evidence heard earlier in the meeting.
4. Annual report (in private):
The Committee considered a draft annual report for the Parliamentary year from 13 May 2021 to 12 May 2022. Various changes were agreed to, and the report was agreed for publication