Andrew Noble Improvement Service Economic Outcomes Programme “Applying economic leverage to tackle inequality- the role of the public sector” Friday 15th April 2016 Andrew Noble Improvement Service

Structure Key Messages of the Economic Outcomes Programme Working with local authorities Footprint Report Examples of Analysis Some initial findings

Key Messages Economic Outcomes are central to achieving a wide range of other outcomes. Improving economic outcomes is a key element of the prevention agenda and will play a major role in managing down long-term demand for a wide range of public services. Councils and CPPs control and influence a range of levers that impact on Economic Outcomes. This includes their role as:- major employers, procurers of goods and services, asset owners; and deliverers of a wide range of services and policies that impact on the local economy.  The EOP will work with Councils( and CPPs) to consider their current ‘economic footprint’ and identify potential areas for further enhancing their economic impact. In doing so, the EOP focuses on activities that complement and add value to the mainstream economic development activities of Councils and CPPs.

Working with Local Authorities So what are we going to do Construct an “Economic Footprint ” for the Council Review key strategic and operational documents- SOA, Economic Strategy, Community Plan and so on. Payroll, Procurement, Capital/ Assets data capture and analysis Work with Reference group of key officers Develop an Action plan based on Key findings and recommendations for Councils Corporate Management Teams

“Footprint” Report Executive Summary Key findings and Recommendations Council Profile Economic Footprint- Key Indicators Council Employment Council Procurement Council Assets Reference Group Feedback- Organisational approach, role of partnership working, business facing services, linking opportunity and need Conclusion Action Plan

Example of Payroll analysis: total number of employees by data zone

Change in % Local Spend, A Council and All Councils, 2005/06 to 2014/15

Average Aggregate Local Spend “A” Council 2005/06 to 2014/15

All Scottish Councils, Local Supplier Spend by Business Sector 2014-15

Initial key findings Concern over the impact of budget cuts “Fragility” of certain sectors of the economy. City Region and Regional Growth Bids Importance of partnership working to improve economic outcomes Importance of other public sector agencies for employment, high pay and skills Skills and people mismatch- shortages in key sectors, lack of jobs in other areas Town centre regeneration Fuller use of Community Benefit Clauses in Procurement Better and more effective communication and engagement with the business community

Initial Findings- Good Practice Improving cross boundary working between Council Greater internal integration-procurement, business support services and Business Gateway Partnership working- links with Business Partnership hubs- co-location Mapping of suppliers and potential suppliers “Major Applications Team”- Inward Investment and Expansion “Top Businesses” relationship management approach

Contacts-further information Economic Outcomes Programme Improvement Service andrew.noble@improvementservice.org.uk http://www.improvementservice.org.uk/economic-development.html