Who we are...

Gloucestershire First is the countywide, multi-sector partnership established to develop and support the economic well-being of the County. It is an enabling organisation under which partners in the field of economic development share and co-ordinate their strategies and contribute to an overall economic plan for the County.

This ensures that the interests of Gloucestershire are properly and effectively taken into account in partners’ wider considerations and that the county plays a full role within the South West Region. Additionally, the partnership provides a vehicle for agreed programmes of common interest to be handled in a cost-effective and efficient manner.

The partnership was inaugurated in 2001 and is one of seven Strategic Economic Partnerships of the South West of England Regional Development Agency. Executive services for the partnership are provided by the Gloucestershire Development Agency.

The partnership is funded by a number of partner organisations - the County Council, District Councils, the South West Regional Development Agency, the Learning & Skills Council Gloucestershire, Business Link Gloucestershire and private sector sponsorship.
 

Gloucestershire First has signed up to the Charter for Employers who are Positive About Mental Health.  For more information about the economic benefits of the Charter, please click on the logo.