Bouncing back together - October 2021 to March 2023

Promoting Prosperity

Make use of the competitive advantage of our location to attract new business
Support the growth of key employment sectors
Enable businesses to thrive with access to business support and key networks
Ensure skills and training provision align to meet the needs of the local economy now and in the future
Develop our culture and heritage offer in shaping opportunities for tourism and investment

Continue with the development of Horizon 120 Business and Innovation Park creating up to 2,000 high quality jobs
Complete the Horizon 120 Enterprise Centre (The Plaza) providing space for conferences and events as well as serviced offices, café and public plaza for start up companies and SME’s
Develop the Witham Enterprise Centre providing small industrial units for start up companies and SME’s
Complete the I-Construct innovation centre supporting the development of SME’s in the construction sector
Refresh our Plan for Growth to identify future priorities and deliver the outcomes of the associated Action Plan
Deliver campaigns to promote Braintree District as a place to invest in, live in and visit
Support individuals back into employment by addressing barriers and providing tailored support and access to training

Rise to the economic challenges by working in partnership with members of the North Essex Economic board to provide support to businesses and create opportunities to boost growth
Continue to develop the business support offer for the construction sector as part of the I-Construct innovation centre
Continue to provide signposting to business support, advice and suitable grants
Ensure residents have access to the skills programmes and education they need to access employment opportunities including in new and expanding sectors