A board bringing investment and regeneration to a County Durham town has established a new working group.
The All Together for Spennymoor Board, administered by Durham County Council, has created a new Business Working Group, bringing together local companies, stakeholders and partners.
Helping to shape the future economic growth and development of Spennymoor, the new group has been created to provide a dedicated forum for businesses to share ideas, identify opportunities and collaborate on initiatives that support a thriving and resilient local economy.
The group will work closely with the board to ensure the voices of local businesses are reflected in plans and projects across the town.
The inaugural meeting of the working group has taken place, with businesses across the town and surrounding area encouraged to participate. The meeting produced positive, constructive discussion.
Considering a range of priorities, including town centre vitality, business support, skills and workforce development and inward investment opportunities, the group hopes to encourage increased footfall and spending within Spennymoor.
It will also help identify opportunities to maximise the benefits of ongoing regeneration activity and future investment projects, making sure that local businesses are well placed to benefit from the town’s continued development.
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Alan Boddy, chief executive of Livin and chair of the All Together for Spennymoor Town Board, said: “The creation of the Business Working Group marks an important step in strengthening engagement with our business community. By bringing together businesses and partners, we can better understand the opportunities and challenges facing the local economy, and work collaboratively to deliver practical solutions that support growth, investment and prosperity across Spennymoor.”
Cllr Karen Allison, Durham County Council’s Cabinet member for leisure, tourism, regeneration and high street, and member of the All Together for Spennymoor Board, said: “Businesses are at the heart of Spennymoor’s economy and play a vital role in the town’s success. The creation of this new working group will provide a valuable platform for engagement and partnership, ensuring businesses have a direct voice in helping to shape Spennymoor’s future.
“We look forward to working closely with the business community to identify opportunities, address challenges, and support growth.”
The launch of the Business Working Group reflects the board’s ongoing commitment to supporting enterprise, increasing investment, improving the town centre and creating the conditions for sustainable economic growth.
