Bold Ideas Sought by Coast to Capital for Growth Strategy

Coast to Capital, the local enterprise partnership which facilitates and drives economic activity in the region, wants opinions on priorities that should be addressed to achieve growth. The LEP has been tasked by Government to develop a long-term growth plan that will improve the local economy. This will enable Coast to Capital to bid for money from Whitehall from a single funding pot announced earlier this year by George Osborne.

 

Coast to Capital is collaborating with local partners to develop a plan to boost economic growth in the region and Ron Crank, Chief Executive believes the strategy must be locally led. "This money will allow us to focus our approach", he says. "We are working closely with local councils and stakeholders to produce a longer term growth strategy for Coast to Capital that will ensure our economy continues to grow."

 

Recognising that businesses are instrumental in driving economic growth, the LEP is meeting businesses across the region in a series of round-table events. Further discussions are also planned to gather the views of business organisations and trade associations.

Local businesses have until September to share their views on how and where they feel economic resources should be targeted within the region.

 

The draft Growth Strategy will be published in the autumn and will seek to reinforce the Coast to Capital region as one of the most innovative and creative areas in the country.

 

12/07/13