Introduction to economic policy

To ensure that economic growth continues and benefits everyone in Leeds, we have adopted a set of policies and projects.

These take account of national and regional policies and we also consult with local stakeholders and people in Leeds.

The key local policies and projects are:

Vision for Leeds : The city's community strategy
The Agenda for Improved Economic Performance : The city's approach to economic development
Leeds Regeneration Plan: Practical steps to narrow the gap between the most advantaged people and communities and the rest of the city.
Sector initiatives : Links to major sector initiatives in Leeds
Financial Inclusion Project: Project to tackle financial exclusion
City Growth Leeds: An initiative that puts business at the heart of inner city regeneration
Sharing the Success - The Local Economic Growth Initiative : Releasing the economic potential of the most deprived local areas
Cultural Strategy : Vision for the development of cultural life
Leeds Housing Strategy - Vision to create and maintain sustainable and cohesive communities
Transport Strategy : The local transport strategy

The key regional strategies and cross-regional developments are

Regional policy : Details of the work of the council's regional policy team
Regional Economic Strategy : The economic strategy for the region
Regional Spatial Strategy : The planning strategy for the region
Regional Sustainable Development Framework - Sustainable development in the region
Core Cities : The development of core cities in England
Northern Way : Growth strategy for the north of England
Leeds City Region : Developing economic ties across ten districts
Yorkshire Cities: Driving economic growth across nine key cities
Euro cities : Key association for Europe's major cities
Yorkshire Forward Geographic Programme : Replaces the sub-regional investment planning process.

For further information on economic policy contact Tom Holvey at 0113 247 8073 or email him at tom.holvey@leeds.gov.uk

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