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  Introduction


Our Strengths

Key Issues, Aims & Impacts


Emerging Issues

Key Plans &
Strategies


Key Contacts
 

 

THEMES | Economy

   

Key Issues, Aims and Impacts

 

Key Issue 1:

Low education/skills levels, aspirations and enterprise
 

Aim:

To support the development of local education, skills and enterprise

 

Objectives:

  • To enhance the capacity of secondary schools.

  • To promote an enterprise curriculum.

  • To develop an Enterprise Centre for Young People.

  • Developing Intermediate Enterprise.

  • Enhancing Vocational Training and Recruitment.

 

Our Actions, Lead Partners and Impact by 2010


Key Issue 2:

Low number of value adding business start ups


Aim:

To increase the number of value adding business start ups in Derwentside

 

Objectives:

  • Promoting technology transfer.

  • Supporting new product development.

  • Enhancing targeted marketing.

  • Enhancing enterprise support.

 

Our Actions, Lead Partners and Impact by 2010


Key Issue 3:

Need to support existing businesses


Aim:

To support the growth and competitiveness of existing businesses

 

Objectives:

  • Extending Business Clustering Initiatives.

  • Enhancing Business Support.

  • Promoting Process Flexibility.

 

Our Actions, Lead Partners and Impact by 2010


Key Issue 4:

Lack of availability of modern business property

Aim:

To increase modern business floorspace availability

 

Objectives:

  • Promoting Direct Development of Business Floorspace.

  • Developing ICT Floorspace.

  • Promoting Property Enhancement.

  • Exploring New Development Options.

 

Our Actions, Lead Partners and Impact by 2010


Key Issue 5:

Networking between key organisations

Aim:

Enhance communications with businesses

 

Objectives:

  • Improving electronic communications.

  • Enhancing Customer Liaison.

  • Celebrating Success Enhancement.

 

Our Actions, Lead Partners and Impact by 2010

 

Health

 
 

To address the causes of ill health by prevention, education and economic well-being

 
 
 

Environment

 
 

We will make Derwentside an attractive place to live and work

 
 
 

Lifelong Learning

 
 

To create a culture where people want to learn, have the opportunity to learn, and enjoy learning

 
 
 

Supporting Communities

 
 

By listening, responding and providing resources we will support people to achieve and maintain their voice

 
 
 

Economy

 
 

To develop a diverse, thriving economy that offers opportunity and
encouragement to all

 
 
 

Community Safety

 
 

Working together we will build safe communities and reduce fear

 
 

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