South Lanarkshire councillors have approved a draft economic strategy which aims to shape the area for the next five years.
The draft economic strategy 2022 to 2027 was presented to elected members at the full council meeting on Wednesday (June 15).
It was approved with further online public consultation planned for July and August for a final version to be presented for approval later this year.
The new strategy has been drafted to take account of the rapidly changing economy at international, national and local levels with the vision to improve the lives and prospects for everyone in South Lanarkshire.
The new strategy mission statement is to make all South Lanarkshire a flourishing, green, dynamic and equitable place for all.
It proposes new council priorities which are: people – the council needs to put people first and reduce inequality; progress -there is a need for recovery and to progress and improve; and planet – the need to work towards a sustainable future.
Chairman of the council’s community and enterprise resources committee, Councillor Robert Brown, said: “Sustainable economic recovery and growth is a key priority for the new administration. It creates wealth and jobs and improves the quality of life.
“Our greatest asset is our people – and we will continue to support inclusive and sustainable growth, as well as addressing poverty and inequality within our communities.
“South Lanarkshire is a great place to start, grow and locate a business. A place where all our people can access opportunity and achieve success.
“The many and diverse businesses are resilient and continue to thrive. We have strengths in key sectors including food and drink, tourism, construction, social care and manufacturing. We have an emerging strength in logistics, warehousing and distribution.
“All of these things go together to make sure that South Lanarkshire is one of the best places in Scotland to do business.”
The strategy will take an evidence-based approach to inform actions and activities going forward with the intention to promote the unique selling points of South Lanarkshire as a good place to live, work and visit.
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