Appendix 1 - 2018 2021 Business Plan Summary – Vision Goals Strategic Priorities Activity To build a 25k extra jobs by People: Employment & skills connected, 2025 creative, dynamic Establish16-19 year old STEM education programme by 2018/19 academic year £2.9 bn increase in Improve skill levels with focus on STEM, Digital and economy that GVA by 2025 Establish a programme of STEM education for all schools including a Skills Show delivers increased Agri-tech, and Med-tech skills 21.5k extra homes by Develop key sector specialisms through local providers. prosperity for all 2025 those who choose Careers and Enterprise Company programme working with all schools Provide businesses with the skills they need through to live, work, visit better connections with education Worcestershire Apprentices programme and invest in Increase the number of opportunities with focus on Delivery of the Fusion model of support throughout Worcestershire to support Worcestershire disadvantaged groups opportunities for all. Business growth Help businesses to grow through providing the right Worcestershire Business Central to further develop its role as the to market for support, access to finance, smarter regulation business advice and support for Worcestershire businesses. compliance and gain business intelligence Invest in Worcestershire service providing specialist support, advice and guidance to businesses looking to relocate to or expand in Worcestershire Develop an environment where innovation can Centre for Entrepreneurship / The Kiln flourish with a focus on Advanced Manufacturing, Proof of Concept Fund Digital, Agri-tech, and Med-tech Worcestershire Innovation Network (WiNN) Planning, infrastructure & development Increase the quantity and quality of commercial Development of Game changer sites space across the County Acquisition and development of 4.5ha site in Malvern Develop transport infrastructure to allow business to Support County and District Councils in development of proposals for grow and accelerate housing development infrastructure schemes to complement delivery of Local Plans. include A38, A46, etc. (see project pipeline). Improve Digital and Energy Infrastructure to allow Complete the Superfast Worcestershire programme and increase Fibre businesses to grow Broadband connectivity Improve Mobile coverage 5G Testbed Increase the housing stock to support business Support District Councils in promoting housing for investment through a growth and productivity Housing and Implementation Plan Marketing and Research Promote Worcestershire to encourage inward Lead on the marketing and promotion of Worcestershire as a business investment investment, retain businesses & raise the profile as a location business location. Support the development of evidenced policy and interventions
Appendix 1 - 2018 – 2021 Business Plan Summary Vision Goals Strategic Priorities Activity To build a connected, creative, dynamic economy that delivers increased prosperity for all those who choose to live, work, visit and invest in Worcestershire 25k extra jobs by 2025 £2.9 bn increase in GVA by 2025 21.5k extra homes by 2025 People: Employment & skills Improve skill levels with focus on STEM, Digital and Agri-tech, and Med-tech skills Establish16-19 year old STEM education programme by 2018/19 academic year Establish a programme of STEM education for all schools including a Skills Show Develop key sector specialisms through local providers. Provide businesses with the skills they need through better connections with education Careers and Enterprise Company programme working with all schools Worcestershire Apprentices programme Increase the number of opportunities with focus on disadvantaged groups Delivery of the Fusion model of support throughout Worcestershire to support opportunities for all. Business growth Help businesses to grow through providing the right support, access to finance, smarter regulation compliance and gain business intelligence Worcestershire Business Central to further develop its role as the to market for business advice and support for Worcestershire businesses. Invest in Worcestershire service providing specialist support, advice and guidance to businesses looking to relocate to or expand in Worcestershire Develop an environment where innovation can flourish with a focus on Advanced Manufacturing, Digital, Agri-tech, and Med-tech Centre for Entrepreneurship / The Kiln Proof of Concept Fund Worcestershire Innovation Network (WiNN) Planning, infrastructure & development Increase the quantity and quality of commercial space across the County Development of Game changer sites Acquisition and development of 4.5ha site in Malvern Develop transport infrastructure to allow business to grow and accelerate housing development Support County and District Councils in development of proposals for infrastructure schemes to complement delivery of Local Plans. include A38, A46, etc. (see project pipeline). Improve Digital and Energy Infrastructure to allow businesses to grow Complete the Superfast Worcestershire programme and increase Fibre Broadband connectivity Improve Mobile coverage 5G Testbed Increase the housing stock to support business growth and productivity Support District Councils in promoting housing for investment through a Housing and Implementation Plan Marketing and Research Promote Worcestershire to encourage inward investment, retain businesses & raise the profile as a business location. Lead on the marketing and promotion of Worcestershire as a business investment location Support the development of evidenced policy and interventions