Introduction to economic policy

To ensure that economic growth continues and benefits everyone in Leeds, we have adopted a set of policies and projects.

These take account of national and regional policies and we also consult with local stakeholders and people in Leeds.

The key  local policies and projects are

• Vision for Leeds : The city's community strategy. Links available to the City Priority Plans.

• State of the City: overview of what’s happening in Leeds.

• Leeds Growth Strategy : The city's approach to economic development 

• Financial Inclusion Project: Project to tackle financial exclusion 

• Sharing the Success - The Local Economic Growth Initiative : Releasing the economic potential of the most deprived local areas

• Broadband infrastructure: available shortly

• Cultural Strategy : Vision for the development of cultural life 

• Creative industries in Leeds: Research on the sector

• Leeds innovation health hub: available shortly

• Transport Strategy : The local transport strategy
   

The key sub-regional strategies and cross-regional developments are

• Leeds City Region : Developing economic ties across ten districts. Links to the Local Economic Partnership. 
   
• Core Cities : The development of core cities in England  
   
• Yorkshire Cities: Driving economic growth across nine key cities. Ends March 2012.

For further information on economic policy contact Tom Holvey at economy@leeds.gov.uk

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