Local Economy

• Read the Local Economy Info from the Report

  Respondents felt the local economy would benefit from making the town more vibrant and attractive to visit, offering more to the growing population, and supporting and growing local businesses.

  They would like to see a strong local retail sector, a growth in the tourism sector, more workspaces and services for local businesses, and a better range of recreation, entertainment and hospitality opportunities for all to enjoy.  They felt that it would help if the town had a clearer identity that groups and businesses could work together to develop and promote.

  Blairgowrie and Rattray should be a place that people want to visit, spend time in, and base themselves in, and be a great place for local people to shop in, work in, and spend their leisure time.   There was a concern that currently it underachieves in many of these areas – but a strong belief that it could do more to flourish.

  There was thought to be lots to build on given the town’s location, and great environmental, heritage and cultural assets.  There was an opportunity to build on the work and plans of local groups trying to develop and promote the arts, events, tourism, environment and heritage and provide support to local businesses.

Priority List of Actions

The following items were identified for action:-

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