Skipton Town Investment Plan – Business Consultation Workshop
Have your say into what investment Skipton needs to make it a great place to do business.
Is your business based in Skipton or does it rely on the towns’ infrastructure, facilities or resources? If so, then this is your opportunity to have an impact on future investment in Skipton.
The Skipton Town Investment Plan is being developed to provide a clear evidence-based roadmap for future investment, looking at key areas where funding would make the town a greater place to live, work and do business.
North Yorkshire Council is seeking the views of Skipton’s local business community in this informal workshop, supported by the Senior Business Advisor for the area. Bring your opinions and ideas and share them over a cuppa and a bacon sandwich.
What is the Town Investment Plan?
A priority of North Yorkshire Council is “to develop investment plans for the county’s towns and their hinterlands (where these are not already in place) to enable them to drive economic growth and productivity”. The Skipton Plan will:
- Provide a co-ordinated approach to regeneration and investment
- Support the public sector to understand investment priorities
- Provide an evidence-base for future business cases and investment decisions
- Bring together business networks, community organisations, developers, public sector agencies and other stakeholders
Built around a common framework, the Skipton Plan will consider opportunities for:
- Enabling Enterprise – digital infrastructure, provision of workspace, improving vitality of the town centre
- A Sustainable Settlement – active travel options and infrastructure that improves climate resilience
- Protecting Heritage and Promoting Growth – use of cultural and heritage assets, enhancement of public realm
- Resilient and Improving Social and Personal Well-being – reducing health inequalities and enabling people to have healthier lives
The Skipton Plan will not duplicate existing regeneration strategies or town plans. It will build on and plug gaps to ensure these remain fit for the future.
This work is supported by David Skaith, Mayor of York and North Yorkshire and receives funding from the York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority.
