Part of the debate – in the Scottish Parliament at on 18 January 2024.
We will certainly be happy to give that consideration. As the member has rightly said, we value our city centres and town centres, and we are working hard to ensure that they are as vibrant as possible. A flourishing and vibrant city centre is essential for the social and economic wellbeing of our cities, including Aberdeen. That is why we provided £400,000 to the community-led Aberdeen Our Union Street initiative, which aims to revitalise the town centre, building on the city centre’s regeneration plans. If Kevin Stewart can furnish me with the details of the task force that he is proposing, we will give that due consideration.