An Entrepreneurial Place

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An Entrepreneurial Place

Quick Wins:
✅ Encourage more engagement between the local business community, University, and residents to explore new economic opportunities
✅ Support pop-up retail spaces and temporary use of empty shops to encourage local entrepreneurship
✅ Explore incentives to encourage local independent shops and businesses

Longer-Term Aspirations:

Research specific opportunities to diversify the economy, particularly in non-tourism sectors
Establish a co-working and enterprise space with tailored support for start-ups
Consider the development of a Community Improvement District, where businesses collectively invest in local economic improvements

An Entrepreneurial Place

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Supporting local businesses and innovation to create a diverse, resilient economy.

St Andrews’ economy is dominated by tourism and the University, but there is an opportunity to encourage more local enterprise. The plan supports creating co-working and business incubator spaces, particularly for young entrepreneurs and creative industries.

The town centre will be revitalised by encouraging locally owned shops and pop-up retail spaces in vacant units. There are also plans to strengthen ties between businesses, the University, and local government, ensuring that economic growth benefits the entire community.

Suggested Images:

A bustling farmers’ market showcasing local products
A young entrepreneur launching a business in a co-working space
A thriving independent shop
A University innovation centre supporting student-led start-ups
A community-owned café or social enterprise thriving in town