Coronavirus: view the status of our services

We are providing information for residents, businesses, and communities which we will review and update regularly. View the latest updates, advice and guidance.

Colchester Economic Development Strategy 2015-2021

This strategy looks at where Colchester is today and where it wants to be.

IN THIS ARTICLE

The Colchester Economic Growth Strategy objectives
The documents

The Colchester Economic Growth Strategy 2015 - 2021 has the following objectives:

To provide an overarching vision and framework for economic interventions in Colchester
To provide a framework for engagement, partnership and leadership co-ordination by the Council and its partner organisations
To assist in determining priorities for the allocation and deployment of resources of the council and other organisations
To inform prioritisation of interventions and investment
To assist the development of partnerships across the public, private and third sectors
To avoid duplication and achieve the best use of available resources
To set targets and provide a framework for monitoring and evaluation
To plan the economic development work of the council
To meet the Council's responsibilities for promoting economic development under the Local Government Act 2000

Colchester Economic Development Strategy Document 2015-2021

Colchester Economic Growth Strategy 2020

Economic Growth Strategy Evidence Base

Colchester's official website for business

Help and advice for existing Colchester businesses