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The new First Minister, John Swinney MSP, had indicated he will set out his Programme for Government before the summer recess,8 Scottish Parliament Official Report. (2024).
Our oral evidence sessions continue and we expect to report with our recommendations after summer recess.
With the relaxation of pandemic restrictions, the Committee has been able to see, first-hand, some of the different approaches to town centre regeneration.
I am not sure whether it could be put in the diary for before the summer recess, but a full debate in the chamber is long overdue and should be explored further.
The SPCB noted an update on the planning and preparation for the Scottish parliamentary elections in May 2026. Date of next meeting 14. The next meeting of the SPCB was scheduled for 29 January 2026.
As you will be aware, the Communities Fund, which has seen £81 million invested to date, supports grass roots community groups in tackling social isolation, loneliness and mental health inequalities.
This will be a challenge but CMAL, CalMac, Cemre and the regulatory authorities are all working hard and collaboratively towards reaching this target date for vessel delivery just before the Christmas holidays.