Economic Prosperity
Working towards achieving Economic Prosperity in the Winchester District is a key outcome that the WDSP want to achieve through working together. Below in bold are the priorities for action agreed by the WDSP. Our Economic Prosperity Group will oversee the delivery of these priority areas. An Economic Development action plan is currently being developed, and this will set out what we will do to help deliver this outcome.
Winchester District exploits its reputation as a cultural stronghold, using this as a means to stimulate a modern and creative approach to business
What will we do?
- Support the local development of knowledge-based industries
- Support the local development of creative industries
- Facilitate diversification in the rural areas
- Encourage innovative solutions to premises and transport challenges
- Market Winchester District as a world-class tourism destination
The promise of London 2012 is channelled into local opportunities to enhance the skills and ambitions of those who live in the district
What will we do?
- Encourage business start-ups
- Work with schools, colleges and universities to develop the workforce of tomorrow
- Reduce the barriers of rural, social and digital isolation
- Give all adults of all ages access to learning and development opportunities
Businesses are good neighbours
What will we do?
- Ensure that new development provides benefits for local people
- Help businesses commit to a low carbon economy
- Help businesses to take advantage of new technologies to make services more accessible
- Improve businesses participation in policy and decision making, and in the wider life of the district