Creating Jobs and Skills: a Vibrant Economy and Quality Jobs

Jobs and Economy

• Continue to work to ensure Derbyshire gets full Broadband coverage, even in rural areas because we recognise rural residents and businesses rely on good broadband services.

• Continue to support small businesses affected by the pandemic to survive and recover with a support package worth £200,000.

• Encourage entrepreneurship in the Derbyshire economy, through a £10million business start-up support grants and package with ongoing help and guidance.

• Encourage increased inward investment to provide better paid and higher quality jobs for residents.

• Work with partners to deliver critical economic growth in Bolsover and work to create a Shirebrook Growth Corridor.