Our priorities

Our strategic priorities provide the guiding principles of all LEP projects and programmes, delivered in partnership with our funding providers.

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We’re growing the size and productivity of our economy to meet our full potential

We do not underestimate the challenge and complexity of doing so but the prize is significant and the actions we have agreed are based on a strong evidence base. Delivering our strategy could achieve significant growth by 2038.

Our key priorities:

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Business
Growth

Creating an exceptional business growth environment through access to finance and incentives to innovate.

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Skills
Development

Supporting employers to develop themselves and their workforce and to provide employment opportunities.

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Infrastructure
and Places

It’s our mission to provide an infrastructure framework fit for tomorrow’s business needs.

Our vision

A clear set of ambitions built on evidence and combined with our assets gives us a strong basis on which to further drive growth and productivity.

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Our economy

Our economic strategy combines our vision and values with a clear plan towards achieving our ambitions for significant growth by 2038.

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