Economy Service UpdateNadine Trout, Economy Manager

Economy Service Review

• The Economy is one of the Council’s four corporate priorities• As part of the shared services agenda with South Hams District

Council the Economy Service was reviewed in Spring/Summer 2012, resulting in:

• New team• Updated Economy Delivery Plan

Economy

Homes

Environment

Community Life

Economy Team

Nadine Trout Economy Manager

Full Time – SHDC & WDBC

Julia Vella Economic Development

OfficerPart Time - WDBC

Robert Plumb Economic Development

OfficerFull Time - WDBC

Carol TrantEconomic Development

OfficerFull Time - SHDC

Delivery Plan Process

Business consultation

Delivery partner workshops

Councillor

workshops

Prioritised Action Plan=

Council Economy Service Areas

Engaging businesses

Premises & sites

Maximising funding

opportunities

Developing sectors & supply chains

Workforce development

Business support & advice

Community led planning

Strategic working

Research & intelligence

Our website mission

Design the site with businesses in mind:

Pages quick and easy to findPlain language and easy to understand Logically grouped content

Website header pages

Business Support & AdviceLand & PremisesBusiness RatesGrants & FundingPermits, Licences & InspectionsPlanning & Building Control

Thank you