A landmark investment deal to boost economic growth across Argyll and Bute
The Rural Growth Deal (RGD) is a £70 million investment in economic growth for Argyll and Bute. It focuses on turning economic potential into a successful future for the community by investing in initiatives that will transform the area’s natural resources and business innovation into a thriving local economy. The Argyll and Bute Council appointed us to progress a suite of project and programme business cases across the RGD.
For each business case, we assessed the strategic value of the interventions and developed a detailed options appraisal process and bespoke economic impact model. Further financial analysis demonstrated commercial viability and realistic and affordable project costs. We also assessed and evidenced commercial viability. We developed project management plans including governance arrangements, a framework for managing risk, and a process for monitoring and evaluation.
The Council and Scottish and UK Governments maintained close communication with our team throughout the process, giving us valuable insight into current views and funding requirements.
At a Glance
- Offices
- Client
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- Argyll & Bute Council
Aaron Doidge, Senior Planner
My passion? Creating places for people, engaging with communities, and working with stakeholders to drive successful place-based outcomes.
Paul McCartney, Director, Business Cases and Appraisal
Transport solutions should support community objectives while providing value for money.
Simon Donlon, Associate Economist
Addressing inequalities isn't just about fairness. It's a prudent economic strategy.
Stephen Cox, Director of Economics and Regeneration
Delivering change in places of weak market demand is a key motivator for me personally and professionally.
Steven Findlay, Senior Associate, Economist
From too many cars to too much concrete, our predecessors often got it wrong. Robust business cases help us avoid making the same mistakes.
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