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September’s CPG brings to Scottish Parliament, ongoing lively discussions within the Scotland’s Towns community around creating inclusive and accessible towns and places.
Following on from a recent STP learning event on the subject, we are pleased to open this up for wider discussion with MSPs and CPG organisation and individual members. Insights and examples from Irene Beautyman of the Improvement Service and Public Health Scotland, and Chiquita Elvin of Sustrans, combined with audience discussions, will provoke discussion around, why should we invest in accessibility? What makes a place accessible? Is it good for business? What are the benefits, challenges and solutions around pedestrianisation?
Join us to discuss creating towns and places that are inclusive, accessible, and economically vibrant, where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
Agenda
17:00 Arrival | Guests escorted to room (coffee served from 17:30)
17:40 CPG and AGM business: Meghan Gallacher MSP, Convener
17:45 Discussion Introduction: Kimberley Guthrie, Chief Officer, Scotland’s Towns Partnership
17:50 Irene Beautyman, Place & Wellbeing Partnership Lead at the Improvement Service & Public Health Scotland
18:00 Chiquita Elvin, Head of Engagement, Sustrans Scotland
18:10 Discussion
18:25 AOB
18:30 Close of Meeting