The release of our Discussion Paper is designed to create a conversation and critical consideration in order to inform a new economic plan for our city. More than ever, we've heard business and our community are concerned about future economic opportunities and want to be part of the solution. Establishing a new Economic Development Strategy (EDS) will allow us to make the most of tomorrow’s opportunities and support a resilient city.
We encouraged our community and stakeholders to have a say on how we can create the right environment for a stronger Newcastle economy. The engagement program included:
Our Discussion Paper engagement and survey closed 5pm on Sunday 6 December 2020. We are now preparing engagement reports.
CN recognises that locals have been impacted by the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. To help address these impacts, we provided leadership through the creation and facilitation of a City Taskforce, which has brought together 17 key city leaders from across manufacturing, small business, tourism, transport and logistics, arts and culture, workers, education and community sectors to chart a path for community and economic recovery. We have also developed a comprehensive community and business support package designed to help the community and businesses through the effects of COVID-19.
Read our Discussion Paper
Read our Discussion Paper Summary
View our Covid-19 Economic Response Timeline
Creating new economic opportunities for all in the 2020s.
Empower, retain and attract people with skills of the future. Create a place where everyone has an opportunity.
The EDS is a ten-year strategy (2020s) to envision a future for the Newcastle economy. The strategy will be designed to be action-oriented, with work programs developed as one-year action plans.
The EDS is proposed to be refreshed every five years (next in 2025), while the action plans will be updated every calendar year.
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