Welcome

Welcome to the Economy and Skills Partnership, which is the economic strategy and development partnership of the Leeds Initiative.

Over the last 10 years Leeds has created 68,000 jobs and substantial investment. Our economy now faces significant challenges to make sure it is resilient and ready to prosper as market conditions improve.

The partnership aims to support this growth of the economy in a sustainable way by bringing together the voice of entrepreneurs and wealth creators and the leaders of public policy to meet the aspirations of the Vision for Leeds

Latest News

11/03: City Living beyond the boom: Leeds survey 2010
Five property agents and the University of Leeds have collaboratively delivered a report to paint a true picture of the Leeds city centre market.

11/03: High speed rail to boost the Leeds economy
Lord Adonis today announced that Yorkshire will benefit from high-speed rail links.

12/01: Employment change 1998-2008
Over the last decade Leeds has created almost 52,000 jobs.

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PARTNERSHIP MEMBERS

The objective is to create a partnership board which represents all the key stakeholders in the city while ensuring a board of appropriate size.

Members:

Executive Member, Development, Leeds City Council (Chair)
Member, Leeds City Council
Leeds Chamber of Commerce – corporate and business nominee
Sectors including:- LFSI, Leeds Media
Asian Business Development Network
Federation of Small business
West Yorkshire Enterprise Partnership
Yorkshire Forward
Learning and Skills Council
Leeds Universities/ HEIs
Leeds Voice
Leeds PCT
Leeds Teaching Hospitals
Leeds City Centre management
Education Leeds
Jobcentre plus
Marketing Leeds
Further Education
Culture Partnership representative
Leeds Initiative