Resources & Context
Since the publication of the original "Fraser Review" of town centre policy in 2013, the policy landscape has changed significantly. From the Community Empowerment Act to Brexit, from City & Region deals to the recent Programme for Government, all have had an impact on town centre policy and practise. To provide ready access to a range of the most significant developments, the following series of events, documents and strategic developments have informed the Review Group's work.
12/2013 – Fraser Review “Community & Enterprise in Scotland’s Towns Centres
2013 – Town Centre Action Plan and Town Centre First Principle
2014 – Scotland’s Towns Partnership , Understanding Scottish Places and The Town Centre Toolkit – incorporating amendments to Scottish Public Sector Finance Manual and NHS Property Transactions Handbook
2014 – Cross Party Group
2017 – Digital Scotland
2017 - Energy Strategy
2016/19 - City Region Deals
2018 - The Place Principle
2019 - Housing 2040
2019 – Economic Action Plan
2020 – Culture Strategy
2020 – Tourism and Events
2020 – National Planning Framework4
2020 - Public Health Scotland
2021 – Retail Strategy
2021 - BREXIT