NEP ESIF Strategy
Contents Page Page no Foreword Executive Summary 4 Section 1: Introduction and Context 11 Section 2: Economic Analysis Summary 14 Section3: Northamptonshire Vision 48 Section 4: Northamptonshire European Investment Priorities 51 Priority 1: Innovation 59 Priority 2: Driving SME competitiveness 64 Priority 3: Sustainable and equitable growth 74 Priority 4: Responsive and adaptable workforce 80 Section 5: Crosscutting Themes 86 Section 6: Financial Allocations and Summary of Outputs 89 Section 7: Co-ordination 93 Section 8: Implementing Arrangements 96 ANNEXES Annex 1 Terms of Reference for Governance Bodies 101 Annex 2 Terms of Reference for Delivery and Compliance Group 107 APPENDICES- Separate Documents Appendix 1 District Profile Appendix 2 Skills and LIF Demand Evidence 2 Foreword I am delighted to present the European Structural investment Fund for Northamptonshire. In developing our ESIF strategy we have strived to ensure that it is consistent with the vision outlined within the Northamptonshire Strategic Economic Plan and to ensure that Structural and Investment Funds play a full part in achieving our overarching goal of improved productivity, additional job creation and providing employment opportunities for all by creating a workforce which meets the current and future needs of business. Northamptonshire is The Place for Growth - perfectly positioned at the heart of the country and the crossroads of the rail and road network, providing a premier location for inward and local investors. Importantly, Northamptonshire has a serious appetite for growth, welcoming employment and housing development, with a portfolio of market ready sites and premises to deliver on our ambitions. We host a series of world class businesses, which are proud to call Northamptonshire their home including Barclaycard, Carlsberg UK, Cosworth, Mercedes Benz, Tata Steel, Tesco distribution, Churches Shoes, Yusen Logistics, Wacoal Eveden, Cummins Engines, Silverstone Circuits and Weetabix.
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