Economic Growth and Prosperity Strategy for Coventry

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.