Economy and Fair Work Committee

1. Decision on taking business in private: The Committee will decide whether to take item 4 in private. 2. Town centres and retail: The Committee will take evidence from— Douglas Cowan, Director of Communities and Place, Highlands and Islands Enterprise; Bryan McGrath, Director of Enterprise and Place, South of Scotland Enterprise; Derek Shaw, Director of Innovation and Place, Scottish Enterprise; and then from— Craig Iles, Service Lead in Planning and Building Standards , South Ayrshire Council; Bill Lindsay, Service Manager Policy and Place in Planning Services, Fife Council; Steve Rogers, Head of Economy and Development , Dumfries and Galloway Council. 3. Town centres and retail: The Committee will consider the evidence heard earlier in the meeting. 4. Annual report: The Committee will consider a draft annual report for the parliamentary year from 13 May 2021 to 12 May 2022.