ECONOMIC STRATEGY

Unlocking Bradford’s Economic Potential

In Bradford, we aim to be the UK’s fastest growing economy over the coming decade, increasing the value of our economy by £4 billion, getting 20,000 more people into work and improving the skills of 48,000 residents. We will do this by prioritising actions that will unlock four key opportunities

  1. OUR YOUNG AND ENTERPRISING POPULATION: ensuring all our people are equipped with the skills and confidence to succeed.
  2. OUR DISTINCTIVE OFFER: using our unique architecture, heritage and cultural assets to create compelling investment propositions and an environment for growth.
  3. OUR GROWTH POTENTIAL: building on our business and sector strengths to drive innovation, increase productivity and create wealth.
  4. OUR GLOBALLY CONNECTED DISTRICT: improving our transport infrastructure and digital connectivity to strengthen our global trading links and access new markets.

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