The Economy
The Economy Group is responsible for delivering one of the main themes within the Community Strategy; Increasing Employment and Enterprise.
The Economy Group adopted the Increasing Employment and Enterprise commissioning theme for 2004-06. Within this theme three priorities were identified and adopted by the Economy Group:
- Tackling Barriers to Employment
- Building Businesses
- A Quality Learning and Business Environment
Projects have been developed, approved and are currently being implemented to meet these priorities:
Tackling Barriers to Employment:
- Positive Pathways
Building Businesses:
- Business Advice to Retailers
- Encourage and Support New Start Businesses
- Encourage and Support Businesses to Survive and Grow
- Encourage and Support Workforce Development
A Quality Learning and Business Environment
- East Durham Business Centre
- Marketing and Promotion of the District
- Lifelong Learning Co-ordinator
- East Durham Business Infrastructure