Corporate Strategy 2022
An enterprising economy with vibrant local centres in urban and rural areas
"Working with businesses and people to realise their potential"
Our commitment
- support business growth and expansion across the borough
- work with partners to support skills development and innovation
- work with partners to promote the district as a visitor destination and attract investment in our local service centres
- promote the green economy
We will
- Open Strawberry Meadows - To provide a mix of office and light industrial space for new and existing businesses
- Continue Development at Astley Hall - Undertaking renovation works to the wider hall complex and visitor experience
- Launch a Skills and Jobs Programme - Focused on job creation in high growth sectors
- Deliver improvements to local service centres - By enhancing local service centres across the borough, including the town centre
Measuring success
- number of projected jobs created through Chorley Council support or intervention
- the % of 16 to 17 year olds who are not in education, employment or training (NEET)
- number of people who participate in a volunteering opportunity (as a result of an intervention by the Employment Service)
- number of Business Engagements by the Council
- growth in business rate base