You can read Suffolk County Council's statement on our website.
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You can read Suffolk County Council's statement on our website.
The work of the Economic Development team is delivered under 4 broad headings outlined below, with some examples of the type of work undertaken for each one.
This encompasses our work with partners (including the drafting and negotiation of Strategic Economic Plans and Growth Deals).
It also includes work carried out as members of the Suffolk Growth Partnership which brings together all of the Suffolk local authorities to oversee the growth agenda in the county.
We are partners in a region wide service called Invest Norfolk & Suffolk. This includes dealing with enquiries from national sources such as DIT.
We provide advice to, and participate in decisions on, New Anglia LEP’s business support programmes. Key grant funds available:
Our work on energy provides support for the Digital Tech Industry Council and Tech East in promoting and growing the internationally significant local cluster.
As well as, County Council’s involvement in:
We have worked with partners in Suffolk and across the wider region to deliver a number of growth locations generating new businesses and jobs.
Get information about reducing the cost you spend on energy, travel and waste visit the Business Advice Service on Green Suffolk.
Email economicdevelopment@suffolk.gov.uk available Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.