CE and Management Team Blogs

31 Oct 2017

Nuremberg visit brings value of twinning deals to the fore

Discussing the implications of Brexit on any business trip to Europe is unavoidable, though it helps that Scotland voted the way it did.   …

28 Aug 2017

Barclay – a good piece of work but discontent will remain

Expecting the Barclay Review to solve the flaws of our business rates system was always going to be unreasonable.  That is especially so sin…

02 Aug 2017

Begging – a highly sensitive issue and challenge

Here’s a topic that is not easy to address. Take a wander around any major city and you will no doubt be aware that begging and rough sleepi…

22 Jun 2017

Close relationship between Chamber and Council important to Glasgow

The leadership of Glasgow is changing. Last week we held our first members’ session with the new Leader of Glasgow City Council, Susan Aitke…

06 Jun 2017

BBC Today a chance to put Chamber economy views to the fore

Last week the BBC’s flagship Today programme was in Scotland as part of its General Election tour of the UK and I was asked to join in with …

18 May 2017

Chinese lesson on making things for export

I’m not long back from a personal tour of four cities in China. Whilst my visit was not specifically for business reasons, it was impossible…