Annex B – Scottish public sector approaches to CWB
Examples of how some sectors and organisations are approaching CWB and achieving positive outcomes for their communities.
Local authority
The Scottish Local Authority Economic Development (SLAED) is the professional network for economic development officers from across Scotland’s 32 local authorities. SLAED supports employability objectives through leadership, collaboration and influence as a national network promoting sustainable economic development, inclusive growth and economic wellbeing - enabling access to priority groups where jobs and training opportunities arise.
Renfrewshire Council
Renfrewshire Council’s Community Benefit Forum brings together services including Invest in Renfrewshire, Business Gateway and Engage Renfrewshire to ensure benefits are targeted where they are needed most. Renfrewshire also provide early support and guidance for suppliers on defining community benefit offers that are relevant, in line with current priorities, and deliverable within the council area. The Forum was part of the robust and ambitious approach to Community Benefits through the re-development of the Paisley Town Hall.
Health
NHS Scotland’s Anchor institutions are adopting strategies that support their local community, the wellbeing economy and reduce inequalities caused by socioeconomic disadvantage through:
- Employment – providing employment opportunities and roles, and adoption of Fair Work practices (NHS Scotland is the largest employer in Scotland, with a workforce of over 180,000).
- Procurement of goods, services, and infrastructure
- Environmental sustainability
- Products and service delivery and design