City Region Deals and Regional Growth Deals are funding deals agreed between the Scottish Government, the UK Government, and local partners.
They are designed to bring about long-term improvements to regional economies, attract investment, create new jobs, and accelerate inclusive economic growth.
There are currently 12 deals in Scotland, each at different stages of their lifecycles.
The Economy and Fair Work Committee wanted to understand whether these deals are achieving their aims. The Committee considered:
As part of this work, the Committee considered evidence submitted earlier this year to the Scottish Affairs Committee.
As part of the inquiry, the Committee undertook a call for views which closed on 14 November 2024.
Evidence sessions started on 27 November 2024.
The inquiry was discussed at the following Committee meetings:
The Committee published its report on 9 May 2025
The Committee has sent and received the following correspondence during the inquiry:
Letter from the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Economy and Gaelic, in response to the Committee report on its inquiry into City and Regional Growth Deals, 2 June 2025
Letter from the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Economy and Gaelic, 17 March 2025
Letter from the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Economy and Gaelic, 11 March 2025
Letter from the Secretary of State for Scotland, 11 February 2025
Letter from the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Economy and Gaelic, 15 November 2024
Letter from Campaign to Save Inchgreen Dry Dock, 8 October 2024