Below is an extract from a report entitled Cities Outlook 2010
"A more realistic attitude to growth
Rather than swimming against the tide, and trying to attract an even spread of high-value businesses and jobs to all cities, Government policy to strengthen the recovery should take into account places’ differing strengths. This is particularly important in a time of fiscal constraints, where the effectiveness of public spending needs to be maximised.
Cities that do not have a high-value business base, or sufficient knowledge assets, may need
to adjust their economic aspirations. Rather than undertake poorly-targeted investments
to promote innovation and high-value sectors, residents of cities in this position, such as Rochdale or Barnsley, may be better served by attracting businesses that can generate jobs for
the local population, and connecting to higher value economic opportunities in nearby economic growth centres, like Manchester or Leeds."
The report ranks the economic performance of 64 of the UK's largest cities and towns and also includes an analysis of the economic performance of the City Regions, a wider definition of urban areas and a summary of City Regional devolution to date. It was an independent report financially supported by the Local Government Association. Scottish Cities included were Aberdeen, Dundee, Edinburgh and Glasgow.
So where does Inverness fit in with this?
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