Previous economic strategies
The last Leeds Economic Development Strategy was published in 2000, with a review in 2002. There was a further document produced in 2008 called the Agenda for Improved Economic Performance.
The Leeds growth strategy
Leeds’ vision is to become the best city in the UK by 2030. It will be fair, open and welcoming with an economy that is both prosperous and sustainable and all our communities will be successful.
A successful economy is central to the delivery of this vision. With the recent government announcement of the local retention of business rates, a growing economy will become the generator of income to invest in infrastructure and help pay to strengthen and sustain local services.
This strategy is therefore a statement of intent about the opportunities and priorities the city will pursue to deliver growth and get Leeds working to its fullest capacity.
We are also just as concerned with making sure that growth translates into real benefits for people, improving their quality of life whatever their age and background. So the strategy also reflects some of the social and cultural aspects of growth and recognises the substantial contribution to be made by the third sector to the health and vitality of the economy.
Documents available
- The Leeds Growth Strategy (2011)
- The Agenda (2008)
- Economic Development Strategy Review (2002)
- Leeds Economic Development Strategy (2000)
Need further information?
- Email us at economy@leeds.gov.uk, or
- Contact Tom Holvey at Economic Policy, City Development, 2 Rossington Street, Leeds LS2 8HD