AN emergency recovery group has been set up to help Glasgow emerge from the economic crisis caused by the coronavirus lockdown.
With at least another two weeks of closure, and likely far longer for many businesses, a team is looking into rebuilding the city economy for the future.
Glasgow City Council has brought together experts from the city’s universities and businesses in to a COVID-19 Recovery Group.
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It will look at what action is needed on investment and supporting employment and help for businesses.
Businesses just now are thinking about how they will survive and keep people in jobs but the group will look at how the economy will change and how companies can adapt to new ways of working.
It will also be looking to ensure priorities like reducing emissions and creating a more inclusive economy can be pursued.
Stuart Patrick, Glasgow Chamber of Commerce chief executive, said: " Whilst short term survival is still at the forefront of so many business minds as lockdown continues for an indefinite period, it is crucial that we begin planning for the recovery stage. “
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Susan Aitken, Leader of Glasgow City Council, said: "This pandemic has been a collective trauma such as our society and economy has not experienced in most of our lifetimes. But now is the time to plot our path to recovery so Glasgow can re-emerge prosperous, fairer, more inclusive and more sustainable.”
Professor Sir Anton Muscatelli, Principal of the University of Glasgow, said: “Throughout our history, Glasgow has shown a remarkable ability to adapt socially and economically, and to utilise the skills of our people to continue to thrive in changing circumstances. The challenge facing us now is perhaps greater than ever before, but it is one that with partners from government, innovative businesses and our universities working together I am confident we can meet - and that we can ensure a recovery which works for all our citizens.”
The group will consider all the possible impacts on the city’s economy and publish a report with recommendations for action.
The full membership is below.
The group’s membership will include: Susan Aitken, Leader of Glasgow City Council; Professor Sara Carter, Vice-Principal of the University of Glasgow; Janice Kirkpatrick, Director, Graven; Professor Sir Jim McDonald, Principal of the University of Strathclyde and President of the Royal Academy of Engineering; Sir Anton Muscatelli, Principal of the University of Glasgow; Mark Napier; Managing Director, Global Technology, JPMorgan Chase; Stuart Patrick, Chief Executive of the Glasgow Chamber of Commerce; and Professor Graeme Roy, Head of Economics and Director of the Fraser of Allander Institute at the University of Strathclyde.
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