The purpose of the Framework for Economic Growth is to set out a shared understanding and ambition for the Pan-Dorset area, so that businesses, partners and stakeholders can have an evidenced starting point from which to collaborate to stimulate growth and improve the prospects for people living in the Pan Dorset area.
Download our Framework for Growth Final Draft Document here.
STRATEGY
A Framework for Economic Growth for the Pan Dorset Area
This sets out plans to stimulate growth and improve the prospects for people living in the Pan Dorset area. The framework covers the Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole area and the Dorset Council area, which reflects the need to make policy on a scale that reflects people’s working, commuting and social patterns.
The Executive Summary (PDF)
The Full Report (PDF)
Please note: The supporting evidence base, as well as sectoral definitions and analysis can be found in the Data and Insights section.
What is the purpose of the framework?
The main purpose of the document is to articulate a shared sense of direction for the area, so that businesses, partners and stakeholders can get behind it and take co-ordinated action to achieve it.
It serves to communicate our collective ambitions beyond our area and identify ways that we can collectively work with partners in other geographic areas to further joint objectives. It will also help us to identify investment priorities for the pan Dorset area which will help us to lay the groundwork for future funding bids and potential deals with Government.
Why now?
We have not undertaken a comprehensive review of our evidence base and priorities since the Local Industrial Strategy was published in 2019. A lot has changed since then, therefore a review and refresh is timely and aligns with government asks for updated economic strategies in 2024.
How has this been developed?
The process for developing this framework has involved:
- a full review of the economic data and trends affecting our area (see link)
- a review of existing strategies and plans
- discussions with the LEP partners
Please note: The supporting evidence base, as well as sectoral definitions and analysis can be found here:
Data & Insights (PDF)
Published: February 2025
