Business Barometer July 2010
 

Economic Strategy

 

1. The vision for the economic strategy is “To bring about the physical and economic regeneration of Torbay and deliver the benefits to the local community”. Do you agree that this is the right vision?

2. The strategy identifies the need to develop full time employment and improve earnings levels as the most important objective? To what extent do you agree with that assessment?

3. The following have all been identified as important in delivering the vision of the strategy. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

 Strongly AgreeAgreeNeutralDisagreeStrongly Disagree
Providing opportunities for people and businesses to grow
Marketing the Bay as an attractive place to invest in both new and existing businesses
Developing a skilled workforce with continually improving attainment
Improving access and connectivity for Torbay with better transport links, next generation broadband and better business premises
Ensuring that Torbay’s needs and the opportunities here are better understood
A public sector prepared to take risks
Encouraging businesses to promote themselves and their successes

4. What other factors do you believe to be important?

5. Important projects that offer the potential to have the biggest impact are listed below. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

 Strongly AgreeAgreeNeutralDisagreeStrongly Disagree
Delivery of the South Devon Link Road/Kingskerswell Bypass
Delivery of the “Western Corridor” transport improvements in particular between Tweenaway Crossroad and Long Road
Delivery of key sites including improvements to Torquay and Paignton Town Centres
Completion of the Brixham Regeneration Programme
The creation of new commercial space for existing and new businesses
Accessing next generation broadband and ensuring local businesses utilise this and understand the benefits of on line trading

6. Do you agree with the following strategic priorities?

 Strongly AgreeAgreeNeutralDisagreeStrongly Disagree
Stimulating & Attracting Investment
Improving Business Performance
Raising Skills & Improving Opportunities
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