Connected Tay

Connected Tay

Effective and efficient digital and physical connectivity and capacity will underpin, and are essential to, unlocking the full economic potential of the Tay Cities region. Improved connectivity will assist us to realise the opportunities and deliver our ambitions for economic growth.

Inclusive Tay

Inclusive Tay

This regional economic strategy has been produced to help us deliver a smarter, fairer economy over the next 20 years.  It builds on work already being undertaken to deliver better economic outcomes for everyone, which means focussing on growth that is inclusive.

Innovative, International Tay

Innovative, International Tay

Innovation is recognised as the most effective route to productivity growth. Moreover, there is a proven link between businesses that meet their international ambitions and those that choose to innovate. Scotland’s innovation record is currently below the ambition of the Scottish Government for Scotland to be a first quartile OECD country.

About Us

About the Tay Cities Region Deal area

More than 490,000 people, or about 10% of the country’s population, live in the area covered by the Tay Cities Region Deal.

It includes the cities of Dundee and Perth as well as Angus and the north part of Fife.

The growth rate in employment of 0.7% per annum across the Tay Cities region is less than the Scottish average of 1.2%.