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Gravesham Economic Growth Strategy - Draft

Quick Survey

The Economic Growth Strategy for the Borough was drafted prior to the pandemic and recognised the opportunities for investment and growth in Gravesham in the coming years.  We cannot ignore that the Covid-19 pandemic has had a major impact on national and local economies and its implications have yet to fully materialise.  However, despite these uncertainties we believe that the commitments and objectives set out in the draft strategy remain broadly true for Gravesham.

We would very much welcome business views on whether that is the case and as we take this strategy forward, what you think the priorities are for future economic change and growth in Gravesham.  Your comments will be invaluable in updating the strategy and formulating action plans.

The summary document linked to in the email you will have received, is designed to be read quickly in conjunction with this survey and on p.15 includes a 'plan on a page' incorporating the 7 key themes.

Thank you in advance, for Having Your Say.   
1.Do you run a business in Gravesham Borough?(Required.)
2.Please provide your business post code (or residential - if home based) - even if you are currently based outside of the Borough?

And no. of employees (if any)(Required.)
3.In your view, does the draft Strategy capture the primary influences on the local economy?

(In preparing the strategy, it is accepted that any local strategy will be subject to wider sectoral & national economic influences)
4.Do you recognise the economic challenges outlined on page 08 of the strategy?
5.Please provide your feedback on the seven themes identified on pp. 13 and 14.

In working towards action plans, the following themes will influence delivery of the Strategy. 

Are these the right themes? Do you suggest any alternatives?
Theme 1 - Place branding to promote Gravesham's benefits
Theme 2 - Land and premises for business growth
Theme 3 - Transport and digital infrastructure investment
Theme 4 - Supporting enterprise and business growth
Theme 5 - Skills for employment
Theme 6 - Valuing the changing rural economy
Theme 7 - Supporting sustainable economic growth through climate change commitments
6.With delivery of the Strategy in mind, do you have any suggestions for projects or other activity that could be undertaken in relation to each theme?
7.Looking beyond Covid19, what opportunities and challenges do you see within your business sector and for the local economy?
8.Together - how might we address the most important opportunities and challenges above?
9.Please provide your contact details (optional)
10.Any other thoughts, feedback or suggestions?
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