This Deal will drive economic growth across the region,
creating jobs and boosting prosperity for generations
to come. It is expected to create thousands of jobs
over and beyond the 15 years of the plan.
Innovation and research are at the heart of the
Stirling and Clackmannanshire UK City Region Deal,
while making the most of the area’s fantastic heritage.
Projects will drive business start-up and growth, help
companies develop and export their world-class
expertise, and help more local people get the skills
they need to get into jobs.
Secretary of State for Scotland said:
The UK Government is investing £45 million in the
Stirling and Clackmannanshire City Region Deal. The
ambitious and innovative Deal will drive economic
growth across the region, creating jobs and boosting
prosperity for generations to come. It is now for
Stirling and Clackmannanshire to get on with the hard
work needed to turn these proposals into a reality.
This is just one part of a programme of UK City
Region Deals across Scotland. Today’s announcement
brings the UK Government’s investment in UK City
Region Deals in Scotland to more than £1 billion. All
of Scotland’s seven cities either have, or are in
negotiation for, a deal. And talks are underway on
the Borderlands and Ayrshire growth deals.
The UK Government is working hard to boost economic
growth right across the UK. We want to work with the
Scottish Government where we can to ensure the
sustainability and prosperity of Scotland’s economy.
Projects in the Deal to be funded by the UK Government
include:
- A new Tartan visitor centre in Stirling
- A new Aquaculture Innovation Hub
- A new International Environment Centre
- Releasing land at MoD Forthside for housing and a
business premises
- Skills support for people from disadvantaged groups
across
- Other capital projects across Clackmannanshire
Work will now start on the detailed business plan for
each project.
UK City Regional Deals are a UK Government initiative,
delivered in Scotland in partnership with the Scottish
Government, local authorities and other partners. All
of Scotland’s seven cities either have, or are in
negotiations for, a deal. And talks are underway on
Borderlands and Ayrshire growth deals. Today’s
announcement brings UK Government investment in UK City
Region Deals in Scotland to more than £1 billion.
The UK Government is working hard to release economic
potential across the UK with our ambitious industrial
strategy. We want to work with the Scottish Government
where we can to ensure the sustainability and
prosperity of the Scottish economy, and make the most
of the opportunities of Brexit.
