A Perthshire MSP is heading up an investigation into the challenges facing Scotland’s town centres which “are under threat” due to the continued growth of online shopping and ecommerce.
The Economy and Fair Work Committee, convened by Mid Scotland and Fife Labour MSP Claire Baker, is looking to identify the current challenges on local high streets and aims to propose action needed to support modern and thriving town centres.
The committee’s inquiry has three areas of focus such as ‘Keeping town centres alive’ – including how they have changed over recent years, their strengths and weaknesses, and who or what can drive positive change in Scottish town centres.
