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SEZ  –  Glasgow and South West

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Special Economic Zone

 

Glasgow and South West

 
Eight councils in the Glasgow area

Includes Glasgow city/regional deal

Glasgow and South west –  Special Economic Zone.

A huge area spanning eight councils, stretching eastward halfway to Edinburgh, where it connects with the Forth Freeport zone.

The Uk government is “investing” in this zone, and reducing the overall finance to Scotland by the same amount, which means no extra money, but councils expected to contribute with reduced budgets.

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Some Links for more information on the Special economic Zones/deals

 Glasgow city region –            who are we?                       city region deal                    Glasgow city region cabinet                Cabinet meetings

Governance                          UK goverment subsidy investment report                       Scot.gov  – city Regional deals 

So whats the problem?

 

Special Economic Zones- advantages

Are strategically established to boost economic development through innovative regulations, enticing tax perks, and robust support systems that enhance international commerce. Similar to the rules in freeports.

But what benefit to the local economy?        What safeguards?             What accountability?

Will they deliver on their promises of economic regeneration, particularly in post Brexit Britain?

Previous experience with big projects like this suggest not. They can benefit thee people if correctly controlled and organised. However, people’s trust in government is low, and the people must hold our elected representatives to account.

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