Partnership Objectives

Principal Objectives

SWEP is charged with the remit to oversee and deliver the strategic economic development of the area, the partnership has eight principal objectives:

focus on the long term, strategic development of the south Wiltshire economy and develop and agree an Economic Strategy
agree and oversee the work programme of the Wiltshire Council local economic development team (based on the economic strategy) and major projects of the strategic planning team
act as the economic consultative group on all relevant local economic issues and planning issues for south Wiltshire by raising awareness and understanding of issues affecting the local economy
contribute to policy development and influence business plans of organisations providing support for the local economy, especially Wiltshire Council
facilitate better communication, consultation and liaison amongst local businesses and those organisations providing support for the local economy
work with other organisations and partnerships with an interest in the economic development of south Wiltshire and provide representation on the board of the Wiltshire Strategic Economic Partnership, and other groups as invited and appropriate
co-ordinate the delivery of projects and initiatives through member organisations and others as appropriate
provide support to existing local business and promote investment activity in south Wiltshire