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Council Plan theme - Expanding economic opportunity

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  1. Where we are now, and where we want to be
  2. You are here: Our desired outcomes and how we will achieve them
  3. Performance measures
  4. Year Ahead Delivery Plan 2024

Our desired outcomes and how we will achieve them

The outcomes we will focus on

  • A growing economy that provides decent jobs and chances to progress    
  • Delivering regeneration schemes that bring investment and opportunity, both in Rotherham town centre and in our towns and villages     
  • Working with partners and suppliers to create more local jobs, paid at the Real Living Wage or above, and apprenticeships    
  • People having opportunities to learn, develop skills and fulfil their potential     
  • Strengthening digital infrastructure and skills which enable access for all

How we will get there

  • Support people to improve their skills and secure decent work through a range of schemes and initiatives
  • Provide a package of support and advice that enables businesses to start up and thrive, including targeted support to those most affected by the pandemic
  • Deliver improvements and opportunities for local communities through major regeneration programmes 
  • Create a vibrant town centre, accessible to everyone, through a range of complementary schemes and major projects, including the flagship leisure development at Forge Island 
  • Secure further commitments through our social value policy and work with partners to maximise the impact of our collective spending power
  • Connect people to economic opportunities through a range of transport schemes and improvements that also offer more environmentally-friendly travel options

 

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