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- KNOWLEDGE BASED INDUSTRIES
- REGIONAL CENTRE
TARGETING GROWTH SECTORSDevelop key employment sectors which are particularly strong or have growth potential (Community Plan 2006-2016 p.43) Following the decline of many traditional manufacturing and related industries, the emphasis is on making the Region more competitive and encouraging the sectors with the most potential for growth (RSS para.1.4) Key priorities are to: promote the Regional Centre; the development of Manchester Airport; competitive growth sectors; [including advanced manufacturing and engineering, financial and professional services, media, creative and cultural industries, biomedical, ICT/digital and communications (RSS Policy W1)] (RSS Policy MCR1) Other priorities are the promotion of the Manchester Brand, connectivity and education and skills (GM Strategy p.12) There are seven growth target sectors: environmental technologies; life science industries (biotechnology and pharmaceuticals); medical equipment and technology; financial and professional services; tourism; computer software and services/internet-based services; and creative industries; media, advertising and public relations (RSS Policy EC1 para.4.7) aviation; and waste reuse and recycling (Securing the Future p.13) Local Planning authorities should ensure their development plan supports existing business sectors, taking account of whether they are expanding or contracting and, where possible, identifies and plan for new or emerging sectors likely to locate in their area (PPS4 para. EC2.1(b)) Following the decline of many traditional manufacturing and related industries, the emphasis is on making the Region more competitive and encouraging the sectors with the most potential for growth (RSS para.1.4) Increase the total number in employment in key sectors (engineering and manufacturing, financial and professional services, retail, healthcare, education, construction, tourism, logistics, creative industries, ICT/digital, food and drink, textiles) to 88,749 by 2009 (Community Plan 2006-2016 p.43) Focus on: Enterprise; Regional Sectors; Innovation; Science/ Research and Development; International Competitiveness; ICT; Sustainable consumption and production; and Skills and education (NW RES p.5-6 & 20 & 22-31) Exploit the North’s Knowledge base in chemicals, healthcare, aerospace/defence and energy/the environment. There are also opportunities in enabling technologies including nanotechnology and the digital industries (Moving Forward: Northern Way p.18) Establish an enhanced area-wide Innovation System initially focused on three key sectors (Transport and logistics, Digital and creative and Life Science and health) plus the potential strategic growth area of green technology and renewable energy (Atlantic Gateway p.17) Provide creative industries accommodation for both indigenous and new creative businesses in the Chapel Street South area, building on the existing creative enterprises at Islington Mill and the area around it as a hub for the creative industries sector (Salford Central Development Framework) KNOWLEDGE BASED INDUSTRIESIt is vital in a highly competitive global knowledge economy that the UK remains an attractive place to conduct research…with the right investment in science, research and innovation, the Government can create new knowledge, provide a supply of highly skilled people to the labour market, create new businesses and stimulate innovation (National Infrastructure Plan paragraph 1.7) Prioritise the expansion of the knowledge economy throughout the Regional Centre, and particularly related to the Universities and hospitals (RSS policy MCR2) Brand the Manchester city region as a world-leading knowledge centre built on its reputation in science and innovation (GM Strategy p37). Positively plan for the location, promotion and expansion of clusters or networks of knowledge driven or high technology industries (PPS4 para. EC2.1(c). Encourage the development of a Knowledge Capital, consisting of a cluster of knowledge-based employment, education-related uses, cultural facilities and other complementary uses around Salford University linking through to the universities within Manchester (UDP Policy E3) and linked to this further develop the Innovation Park allocation as a location for new businesses and knowledge-based employment (UDP Policy E2) Improving the skills base of the region and tackling skills deficiencies (RSS Policy W1) Support clustering to strengthen the economy, reflecting growth opportunities in the ICT/digital sector in the Manchester City Region (RSS Policy W1) The expansion of the knowledge economy is a priority for the Regional Centre (MCRSS Policy MCR2) Continue the expansion of Manchester Airport to serve, and attract, knowledge based businesses to the North of England (CRDP p.12) Grow the economy through the exploitation of knowledge (Community Plan 2006-2016 p.42) Create 1,000 knowledge based jobs (a job that requires qualifications to NVQ2) by 2009 and 3,000 by 2015 (Community Plan 2006-2016 p.42) Increase the number of knowledge workers and decision-makers working in the city region, particularly those in the early (25-34) and mid (35-44) stages of their careers (GM Strategy p27). REGIONAL CENTREThe Regional Centre is the hub of an economic growth zone that extends across the city region and, with a core of knowledge intensive activity, the Regional Centre is recognisable internationally as a location for commerce, creativity and innovation (City Region Development Programme p.17) It should be further developed as a focus for commercial, retail, leisure, cultural and tourism development to enhance its role as main employment location and economic driver of the city region (MCRSS Policy MCR2)(RSS Policy MCR2) Improve access to Regional Centre and good connectivity with Inner Areas – includes investment in public transport infrastructure and facilities including the Manchester Rail Hub, Quality Bus Corridors and the expansion of the Rail link. This can help economic expansion of Regional Centre trickle down to surrounding areas (MCRSS Policy MCR2) Encourage the spread of Grade A office development across the river into the Salford Central area to bring economic benefit to the wider area (Salford Central Development Framework p33) Create premier business locations at Exchange Greengate, Central Station, The Crescent/ Chapel Street and Liverpool Street (SEDP p53) Download 1.19 Mb. Share with your friends:
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