What we will focus on to achieve this ambition  

• Bringing together employers and learning providers so the skills people need can be identified.

• Responding to competition from other retail and tourist destinations, and thinking ahead to take advantage of new trends.

• Recognising the contribution older people make to the economy.

• Managing the effect of growing activities, such as the contribution nightlife makes to the economy.

• Tackling discrimination, disadvantage and inequality in the labour market.

• Working with local communities, the Bath Communities Partnership and the South West Regional Development Agency to improve quality employment opportunities in South West Bath and to get funding to meet local needs.

• Making the most of the strong reputations of Bath and Somerset , and working with Bath Tourism Plus to expand the benefits of tourism and related activities throughout Bath and North East Somerset.

• Promoting employment opportunities for vulnerable members of the community.

• Working with businesses to prevent crime and reduce the effect crime has on the local economy.  

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