Minutes: 18 May 2022

1. Town centres and retail:

The Committee took evidence from—

Martin Avila, Interim Chief Executive, Community Enterprise in Scotland;

Dr Allison Orr, Senior Lecturer in Real Estate, University of Glasgow;

Pauline Smith, Chief Executive, Development Trusts Association Scotland;

and then from—

Ian Buchanan, Equality and Access Manager, Disability Equality Scotland;

Nicoletta Primo, Research and Policy Officer, Sight Scotland;

Adam Stachura, Head of Policy and Communications, Age Scotland.

Maggie Chapman informed the Committee that she used to be the Chief Executive Officer of the Scottish Council for Visual Impairment.

2. Evidence Session(In Private):

The Committee considered the evidence heard earlier in the meeting.