Supporting Economic Growth in Norfolk in 2021 2021 has been an exciting and challenging year for all of us, the success of the NHS vaccination programme ramping up has seen the relaxation of COVID-19 restrictions.We have been working together with district and New Anglia LEP colleagues to support the businesses in our region through the everchanging climate and build better foundations for the future. Norfolk County Council’s long term business plan, Together for Norfolk (TfN) continues to be implemented, our challenge is to respond to the current economic conditions in the context of TfN. Focusing on inclusive growth and improving social mobility, investing in benefitting people’s lives and delivering outcomes that will create the impetus for our future economic and social wellbeing. We have pledged as a council to work with all our partners to help as many businesses as possible to survive, and as many people as possible to stay in work or secure alternative work or training through our skills and employment programmes. This document outlines some of the council’s achievements in 2021, as we continue to invest in infrastructure, people and businesses. It also touches on our role to support the care sector and achieve better IT connectivity across the county as well as future opportunities and key developments taking place in Norfolk in 2022 and how we will continue to support new and existing businesses. If you would like to find out more about any the initiatives in this briefing document or ask any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us on [email protected]. You can view the full report below. 2022-23_business_rates_report.pdf