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Economic development

The following page explains Economic Development in the context of the Borough of Oadby and Wigston. On this page you will find information regarding the PDF Document Economic Development Strategy 2009 (PDF Document, 390.66 Kb) and what we are doing to meet one of the Council's corporate priorities of 'A Successful Economy'.

Economic development in the borough

It is our aspiration that the Borough of Oadby and Wigston is a place where businesses start up, grow and expand, where there is a wide range of local employment and training opportunities and where our town and district centres are vibrant and thriving.

The Council fully appreciates the important role played by individuals, businesses and organisations who share our aim to improve the local economy. The Council recognises that it cannot achieve its economic objectives alone but will need to work closely with the business community and with key support agencies and funders. Our PDF Document Economic Development Strategy 2009 (PDF Document, 390.66 Kb), approved by the Council in 2009, will form the basis of on-going discussions with our partners. Oadby and Wigston Borough Council will play and active part in the development of the recently approved Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) for Leicester and Leicestershire and will work tirelessly to support the growth of our business community and the development of a highly skilled workforce.

Economic development service

The Economic Development Service can provide direct support to business and individuals and can signpost enquires to a range of service providers who are working to promote and assist the development of a dynamic and thriving economy in Oadby, Wigston and South Wigston.

The Economic Development Service has developed close Working links with a range of organisations working to support local businesses and facilitate key regeneration opportunities within the Borough, providing opportunities for new investment and for skills training and developing a successful economy.

Key functions of the economic development service

The Key Functions are as follows:

  • Project Delivery - currently responsible for overseeing the refurbishment of Blaby Road Park,
  • Lead Organisation - for employability, worklessness, enterprise and skills and
  • Business Development - including, relationship management with priority businesses and clusters; liaison with business support organisations and the co-ordination of activity; response to investment enquiries and referral to specialist partners; and, social enterprise development in partnership with CaSE-da| (external).

Principle economic development partners

Our principle partners include:

Educational

Employment

Business

Governance

Last updated: Tuesday, 14 June 2011 2:48 pm

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