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Have your say on how to grow businesses and deliver quality
jobs in Ryedale
Ryedale District Council is seeking views on a new Economic
Action Plan that aims to help preserve and create quality jobs and
provide conditions for businesses to thrive in Ryedale.
The draft Economic Action Plan is focused on ensuring that
Ryedale's infrastructure (such as roads, industrial estates /
premises and broadband connections) provide the opportunities and
environment for businesses to start, grow and stay in Ryedale. A
second priority is ensuring there is help for local people to
acquire the skills they need to get quality jobs in the area, which
in turn helps supply Ryedale businesses with the skilled workers
they require.
Council Leader Cllr Keith Knaggs said "We are in close contact
with many Ryedale businesses about their priorities and challenges
and have reflected these in drafting this document. In these
difficult economic times, we need an action oriented approach to
make sure that the Council and others provide the right conditions
for the private sector to thrive in Ryedale and – crucially - for
local people to benefit from more and better jobs close to home"
The Economic Action Plan shows that Ryedale is a very
enterprising place, with comparatively low unemployment and a high
number of businesses for the size of population. However, it
is a low wage area, making housing even more unaffordable for local
people, and some businesses report a lack of appropriate skills in
the labour force. Ryedale's economy has several 'hidden gems',
including high technology companies, such as Perry Slingsby of
Kirkbymoorside, that manufacture advanced products that are
exported all over the world. There are also a wealth of businesses
in the creative sector that take inspiration from the landscape and
wildlife of this beautiful area.
"We are now asking businesses and organisations throughout the
District for comments to help us develop the Plan and to guide our
activities over the next 3 years. We need to ensure that we are
delivering the right projects in the right places to support
business growth" said Jos Holmes, Economy Manager
The Council wants to hear from businesses in all sectors from
tourism to farming, high technology to craft enterprises, self
employed and social enterprises. The Council also invites views
from landowners, developers, relevant public sector and community
organisations.
The Plan is available to view or download from the Downloads
section on this page. Comments should be forwarded by 25 May 2012
to Economy and Infrastructure.