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Developing Birmingham – an Economic Strategy for the City 2005 – 2015

Published: January 2005

Birmingham's Economic Strategy was prepared by Birmingham City Council (BCC), the Birmingham Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) and the Birmingham and Solihull Learning and Skills Council (B&SLSC) to provide a framework for the future economic well-being of Birmingham.

Through partnership with a wide range of other organisations in the public, private, voluntary and community sectors, the strategy aims to build on Birmingham's renaissance and to secure a strong and sustainable local economy which will benefit all of the City's communities.

The strategy is structured around four Key Areas which set out a series of objectives and actions:

• Key Area 1 – Development and Investment – Lead Partner BCC
• Key Area 2 – Creating a Skilled Workforce – Lead Partner B&SLSC
• Key Area 3 – Fostering Business Development & Diversification – Lead Partner BCCI
• Key Area 4 – Creating Sustainable Communities & Vibrant Urban Villages – Lead Partner BCC

The strategy will be monitored annually in order to assess progress and ensure that actions remain appropriate for the City's fast-changing economy and landscape.