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Urban Regeneration Companies: A Consultation
2. Consultation process
Timetable
It is our intention to produce a summary of the responses to this paper in December 2003. Responses by 14 November 2003 will help inform the regeneration community on how Scotland is approaching innovation in delivery.
The Executive is ready to discuss ideas, accept responses, and assess expressions of interest in creating URCs. These are big developments and should not be artificially constrained. Our overall aim, subject to the level of local support, will be to see Pathfinder URC pilots take shape during this Parliament.
Scope of Consultation - Cities and Beyond
It is not just in our cities that we intend to challenge and invite interest. We are extending this consultation beyond the six cities and the six city regions, to all interested areas and organisations with a stake in national urban regeneration.
The Position of the Scottish Executive
This paper is designed to increase understanding and assess support for innovative delivery vehicles for urban regeneration in Scotland. It is not a consultation on the principles of one model over another. It will therefore end not only with a summary of responses, but we hope with specific pilot projects.
We believe that new ways of working - especially strong partnership working which includes communities themselves - must be embraced locally and supported nationally. URCs will be formed in Scotland where there is strong local support, and clear agreement on outcomes.
That is why, in our response to the Cities Review, we made it clear that we would consult on how you could or would use the new options available.
Our role is to help you work through the obstacles you face, the opportunities a new delivery vehicle might bring, and the model you might create for your local circumstances and to take a view on national priorities for action. You will find more details on the role the Executive is offering to play at section 6.
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