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Explore Coventry's dynamic approach to economic growth and sustainable development in the energy sector, fostering collaborations between public and private sectors, attracting funding and projects, and supporting individual businesses through grants and loans. Discover how Coventry leads the way in renewable energy, creating new jobs and implementing energy-saving measures in homes. Learn about initiatives like the DECC project, ECO funding, and the Green Bridge program that are driving innovation and growth in the city. Join us in shaping Coventry as a city of the future.
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business investment and jobs David Cockroft, Assistant Director: City Centre and Development Services
about Coventry the challenge – GVA per head…. Coventry compared with: • West Midlands 5% up but with: • England 14% down • Peterborough 24% down nb Warwickshire is better than Coventry but still worse than England
….a city of the future… our approach…. • the public and private sectors working collaboratively • supporting networks and forums • supporting individual business • attracting funding and projects
business grants and loans…. a city of the future…..
about Coventry energy sector…. 1 • 8000 people employed in C&Ws 16 largest energy and resource companies • 2nd largest industrial sector • renewable energy companies created at least 300 brand new jobs in last 2 years • 4000 homes have been provided with energy saving measures in last 18 months –value of work c£22m
about Coventry energy sector…. 2 • re-setting the LEP agenda and raising profile of energy sector • current DECC project providing opportunities and helping format new public private sector initiatives • ECO should provide £20m plus of local activity • Green Bridge may help RETA members too - new £25m RGF fund
a city of the future….. Thank you David Cockroft April 2013