Vibrant Economy
We want to support our urban and rural economies to thrive, creating local jobs in our communities.
HOW
- We will enhance the vitality of our town centres.
- We will support the creation and growth of local businesses.
- We will increase tourism in our towns and villages.
- We will work in partnership to foster flourishing and sustainable creative industries.
- We will capitalise on funding opportunities to promote businesses and the rural economy.
- We will balance visitor and resident parking and encourage responsible car use.
- We will encourage new businesses to set up in the borough.
27.4% of people in employment travel under 10km to work.
42.3% of people in employment work mainly from home.
8.2% of people in employment work in the building industry.
3.6 million visitors to the borough each year.
9.3% of people in employment work in retail.
