Scottish National Investment Bank

Green-tinged Scottish budget promises more for planning

07.02.2020

Roger Milne

affordable housing | Economic Growth | Growth Deals | peat | planning (Scotland) act | Policy & Politics | Scotland | scottish budget | Scottish National Investment Bank

This week’s Scottish Budget proposals featured a package of funding that ministers insisted would accelerate the country’s transition to a net-zero economy with £1.8 billion of investment in low-carbon infrastructure and measures.
Sturgeon promises major boost for infrastructure spend

06.09.2018

Roger Milne

Infrastructure - Communications | Nicola Sturgeon | Scotland | Scottish National Investment Bank

Moves to significantly increase spending on infrastructure and legislation for a Scottish National Investment Bank that will play a key role in the initiative were both highlighted as the government announced its priorities for the year ahead.
RTPI says new Scottish investment bank should help unlock housing sites

26.10.2017

Roger Milne

Business & Enterprise | Housing | Infrastructure - Energy | RTPI Scotland | Scotland | Scottish National Investment Bank

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has launched a public consultation on the remit of the proposed Scottish National Investment Bank, which the administration wants to spearhead a 'new approach' on capital investment. RTPI Scotland is arguing that the bank’s activities are aligned with...