Question reference: S5O-01822
- Asked by: Ash Regan, MSP for Edinburgh Eastern, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: 21 February 2018
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Current status: Answered by Keith Brown on 1 March 2018
Question
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the Edinburgh part of the Edinburgh and South East Scotland City Region Deal.
Answer
This deal aims to deliver benefit right across the region. Good progress has been made on the new Impact Centre for performing arts, as well as the regional elements such as the integrated regional skills programme, the research development and innovation programme, the regional housing vehicle and the transport projects at Sheriffhall and West Edinburgh. Edinburgh will also benefit from the housing infrastructure fund which may help with delivery at the Edinburgh Waterfront.
We will continue to work with City of Edinburgh Council, all its regional partners and the UK Government to move this deal into its delivery phase as soon as possible.