The Economic Development Unit
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 2009-2010
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Councillor Jenny Palmer
Chairman of the Economic Development Committee
"I'm delighted as Chairman of the Council's Economic Development Committee to present our Economic Development Strategy, and associated Action Plans and Budget for 2010-2011. The Economic Development Committee has a key remit to promote local economic growth and to maximise opportunities for wealth creation across the City. The Committee agrees an annual programme of activity delivered through the Council's Economic Development Unit.
"The Economic Development Unit consists of four key services: City Regeneration, Business Competitiveness, Tourism Development, and Rural Development and aims to deliver an integrated programme of business development, regeneration, investment, city centre management, tourism and rural development initiatives designed to contribute to the Council's vision of making Lisburn City the outstanding location in Northern Ireland to live, work, invest and visit. I am thrilled to see the progress achievements across the City during the period of the last Strategy 2006-2009, and I anticipate another year of significant progress as a result of the activity planned for 2010-2011.
Despite the difficult economic climate of recent years, I look forward to the forthcoming year with optimism and ambition. As ever, Lisburn City Council will bring a dynamic yet practical approach to the delivery of local economic development, which will be demand led and responsive to the needs of keystakeholders, with partnership in all aspects of delivery remaining a priority. I look forward to working with the Economic Development Committee, Council Officers and our partners in the delivery of an exciting programme of activity, addressing local economic opportunities and challenges, and aspiring to grow a vibrant and prosperous economy, founded upon strategic long-term vision and investment."