Our vision
Coventry will be a city that delivers sustainable and inclusive economic growth enabling all of our residents and businesses to prosper.
Our aspirations
- Reduce the gap between Coventry’s productivity and the UK average
- Empower local people to connect with jobs and develop their skills
- Reduce employment gap for disadvantaged groups and the overall population average
- Support the growth of an innovative economy with a focus on key sectors
- Ensure social value is incorporated into economic growth
- Influence local, regional and national policy to maximise opportunity and investment for Coventry
To achieve this vision, we will work under three themes: People, Business and Place
People
- Connect local people to job and training opportunities
- Improve the future of our young people
- Empower and work with local people to develop their skills and maximise their opportunities
- Enable our most vulnerable residents to benefit from economic growth by removing barriers and creating pathways to work
Business
- Enable and support businesses to start, succeed, grow, and innovate
- Promote Coventry to a national and global audience to attract UK and foreign investment
- Upskill the local workforce to meet the demands of industry and increase productivity
- Create quality jobs and quality workplaces in which local people can flourish
Place
- Secure funding for major developments and infrastructure projects that positively impact local people and businesses
- Deliver a plentiful supply of quality space for housing, business and skills development
- Lead the way in creating exemplar developments and facilities
- Provide a first class investment offer and support to attract new investment and development
Download the Economic Growth and Prosperity Strategy for Coventry.
Head of Economic Development - Steve Weir
Address: PO Box 15Council House
Earl Street
Coventry
CV1 5RR
Head of City Employment & Wellbeing - Kim Mawby
Address: PO Box 15Council House
Earl Street
Coventry
CV1 5RR