Welcome to Gloucestershire First

Gloucestershire First is the countywide economic partnership established to develop and support the economic well-being of the county.

It brings together partners in the field of economic development to contribute to an overall strategic plan for the county. Programmes to understand the needs and expectations of all business sectors, and non-profit organisations and communities are actively managed.

 

 

Gloucestershire First Economic Partnership Plan 2010-2011

Delivering the Gloucestershire Integrated Economic Strategy

 

This partnership plan has been developed in line with recommendations and prioritisation exercises undertaked by the Partnership during 2009.  It reflects the Integrated Economc Strategy (which can be viewed

here), and sets out the Partnerships Priorities for 2010-2011.

 

Click here for the Gloucestershire First Economic Partnership Plan.

 

To view the Economic Partnership Plan Themed Cards please click here

 

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Gloucestershire Trade Local Campaign

One-off grants to help rural businesses

As the economy slowly starts to recover, rural communities across Gloucestershire are being urged to apply for one-off grants to help fund events to encourage more people to buy and trade 'local'.

With funding from Gloucestershire County Council through the county's Economic Taskforce, grants of up to £2,000 are available from the new Gloucestershire Trade Local Campaign (TLC) to support events or activities which will help boost rural businesses.

The county-wide campaign will echo the national Federation of Small Businesses' 'Keep Trade Local' initiative which states that over 50% of the turnover of independent retailers goes back into the local community, compared to just 5% from supermarkets.

The Gloucestershire Trade Local Campaign is looking to encourage local business groups to work together with town and parish councils and other organisations to promote the 'buy and trade local' approach.

For more information, contact Dan Judges: daniel.judges@gloucestershire.gov.uk or 01242 864144 or view the following documents:

 

Rural Development Programme for England 2008 - 2013

Grant funding opportunities 

Would you like to diversify, or perhaps you want to explore new commercial opportunities? Maybe you're considering launching new products, or earning income from renewable energy. Do you want to source advice and funding. Click here for more information

 

Would you like to manage your Woodland better, offer new services or wood markets? Maybe you want to set up or take courses in woodland management.

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