Stockport Council and Stockport Economic Alliance to launch new Economic Plan

Stockport Council and Stockport Economic Alliance will launch the borough’s ambitious new Economic Plan at an event on 7th December.

Over the last twelve months, the two organisations have jointly developed the new Economic Plan for Stockport, working together with businesses and local residents from across the borough. Valuable insights from the local community as to their aspirations for the local economy has contributed to the plan, setting out the shared ambitions and vision for the borough.

The mission of the Economic Plan is to create and support successful businesses that are stronger, resilient and productive which generate quality jobs which are better paid, sustainable and accessible for the benefit of all our residents.

The plan is broken down into four key priorities as well as a number of supporting actions that underpin the plan and sets out the targets and actions that are required to ensure these are delivered until 2030. Delivery of the Plan will be overseen by the Economic Alliance working in partnership with organisations across Stockport.

Cllr Mark Hunter, Leader of Stockport Council said:

“The Economic Plan is our commitment to achieving a prosperous and thriving local economy here in Stockport. By speaking to local residents and businesses, we have devised a plan that benefits everyone. It will mean residents will have greater opportunity to be in quality employment, earning a Real Living Wage. Improved skill levels and access to new job opportunities and careers information and advice, as well as support in looking for jobs, accessing skills support or starting a business.”

Steve Oliver, Chair of Stockport Economic Alliance and CEO of Stockport-headquarted global technology reseller musicMagpie, said:

“We already have a strong business community in Stockport but the Economic Plan will mean that businesses can continue to prosper, with access to a greater talent pool of skilled people and improved premises and office provision. We will also forge stronger relationships with local colleges and skills providers to influence their curriculum to meet the needs of businesses and the local community. Businesses will also have greater support to contribute to carbon net zero which is hugely important.”