Regional Economic Strategy update sets out priority actions

The Chamber continues to work at the heart of setting the future strategic direction for the region and leading on a number of the key projects detailed in the supporting action plan.

Following a number of recent discussions with key public and private sector stakeholder groups, the RES delivery team has updated and published this update to the strategy. While this takes into account the unprecedented economic conditions we are currently seeing, it reinforces that the long term direction of travel remains the right one.

However a number of action plan workstreams have been amended and re-prioritised to reflect current issues and opportunities. The Chamber is currently working on:

• A buy/procure local initiative to support local companies and jobs: www.northeastnow.scot

• Putting circular economy principles at the heart of companies’ recovery plans: https://www.agcc.co.uk/circular-north-east

• Supporting companies in the region with export/import activities and supply chains in the EU to navigate the changes in border procedures: https://www.agcc.co.uk/helping-your-business/international-markets/chamber-customs

• Activity to significantly upscale Developing the Young Workforce activity to mitigate the impact of the crisis on youth employment: https://www.dyw.org.uk/

• The next phase of the regional narrative; specifically rebuilding confidence and articulating our energy transition & net zero credentials: www.abzolutely.com

• And creating a stakeholder communication and engagement plan