Business and economic development

Economic development

The Council's economic development team aim to help make South Oxfordshire one of the most economically successful, and environmentally and culturally sustainable, rural areas in the country.

Corporate priorities

Supporting economic growth:

support creation of vibrant market towns
promote business growth and creation of new jobs

Transforming Didcot:

plan for the expansion of Didcot as a major centre of population and employment in Southern Oxfordshire
develop a thriving town centre with a wider range of facilities

Key targets 2009/10

creation of an economic development strategy and action plan for South Oxfordshire
delivery of economic development action plans for market towns of Wallingford, Thame and Henley
support development of high tech growth sectors, including Science Vale UK
increase inward investment to support sustainable employment
delivery of £1.89 million LEADER project to support rural communities

Priorities of economic development

improving communication to businesses
supporting economic development in the rural areas
building partnerships and delivering initiatives in the market towns
strategic sites development and reviewing strategic property opportunities
management of council’s investment, operational and non-operational property portfolio
assisting the delivery of various projects in Didcot (town’s sustainable growth, redevelopment of town centre and provision of community infrastructure)

For further information on economic development initiatives in South Oxfordshire, follow the navigation on the left.

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