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The partners are committed to work together to improve the economy of Aberdeenshire and the employment prospects of its people.
Outcomes:
Agreed partnership outcomes which we will work towards, under the Jobs and the Economy theme, can be viewed on page 15 of the Aberdeenshire Community Plan 2011-2015
Progress:
Aberdeenshire Council Economic Development
Aberdeenshire Council launched its new Economic Development Strategy 2011-2015 in March 2012. It outlines the key economic development objectives for the area. These focus on the "priority areas" of energy, food and drink, tourism, agriculture, and fisheries, alongwith "priorities for strategic change" relating to Energetica, enterprise and communities.
ACSEF
Aberdeen City and Shire Economic Future (ACSEF) works to the following strategic priorities contained within the economic manifesto:
- Deliver an integrated transport network
- Maximise our intellectual capital
- Deliver City Centre redevelopment
- Internationalise the oil and gas industry
- Attract and develop skilled people
- Improve the efficiency of planning decision making
- Aberdeen City and Shire as the location of choice for company Headquarters
A set of actions related to these priorities have been included in the ACSEF business plan.
ACSEF will continue to develop the key sectors within the region - Energy, Food and Drink, Life Sciences, and Tourism – alongside the strategic priorities detailed in the economic manifesto.
Workshop reviews were held on the ACSEF Strategic Priorities. View the output from these sessions here.
ACSEF Board Minutes of Meetings are available to view.
Visit the ACSEF website to be kept updated on new developments
Tackling Poverty & Inequalities and Employability
Please view details of the work taking place around tackling poverty & inequalities in Aberdeenshire.
An Employability Group has delivered an Employability Strategy for Aberdeenshire and continues to progress work in partnership. View the latest meeting minutes here.
Publication from Scottish Government Website:
16+ Learning Choices: Policy and Practice Framework: supporting all young people into positive and sustained destinations
Leader
The Rural Aberdeenshire Local Action Group (LAG) will deliver LEADER funding for communities and groups in rural Aberdeenshire. The Rural Aberdeenshire LAG submitted its bid for LEADER funding in the first round of applications in November 2007. The group was successful and was awarded £3.24 million.
Details of successful community projects in obtaining funding can be found on the Rural Aberdeenshire LEADER website.
Other Information
The Aberdeen City and Shire portal may be of interest whether you're interested in relocating, visiting, doing business, or studying. The portal will provide an informative, interactive and sensory rich experience for all visitors.
In terms of tourism, the North East Scotland Tourism Partnership (NESTOUR) strategy and action plan are available to view.
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