From Conversation to Action: Building on the Economic Summit
Perth and Kinross Council’s Social Value Charter has now been approved by the Economy and Infrastructure Committee, taking forward a shared ambition to maximise the wider economic, social and environmental benefits arising from investment and development across the area.
From local jobs and skills to stronger supply chains and community projects, the Charter encourages businesses, investors and partners to consider how their activity can deliver lasting benefits for Perth and Kinross.
Councillor Eric Drysdale commented, “Committee approval of the Council’s Social Value Charter is an important first step in moving things forward, but continuous business engagement will play a key role in shaping how the Charter benefits people across the region.”
The draft Charter is currently available to view, and all members of the local business community are invited to feedback their thoughts and viewpoints on the purpose, commitments and Charter Pledge outlined.
Download: Perth and Kinross Draft Social Value Charter.
Have your say: We have developed a quick, six question survey on the Social Value Charter and would welcome the views of our local public, private and third sector business communities.
Read more about the Social Value Charter here>
Roundtable Discussions
Following the valuable feedback and actions raised at September’s Economic Summit, the Council will introduce targeted roundtable discussions and wider business engagement activity. Initial areas for discussion are expected to include skills and workforce development, young people, rural businesses and estates, women in enterprise and major employers.
These sessions will give businesses opportunities to share their experiences, explore potential solutions and identify areas for collaboration.
Alongside the roundtables, the Business Growth Team will continue working directly with businesses across Perth and Kinross to better understand their needs and ambitions.
Kirsty Easton, Business Growth Team Leader at PKC, commented “The Summit was always intended to begin a longer conversation, building lasting relationships with the business community and turning discussion into meaningful action. By extending the format out into the community we hope to reach more people, and to generate more ideas and actions for our teams and stakeholders.”
More details on dates and first events to follow in 2027.
Keeping the Conversation Going
Further details will be shared through this bulletin and Invest in Perth channels. To stay informed about future events, engagement opportunities, investment activity and business support, subscribe to the Invest in Perth business bulletin and follow us on LinkedIn.
