As the largest party, the Conservative Party has the opportunity to form the next Government. The Conservative Party must demonstrate how it will support British business and help us to deliver wider prosperity. Support for investment, infrastructure, apprenticeships and exports would promote business confidence and growth, whereas more regulation, tax increases, and uncertainty over the nation’s finances would hit jobs, wages and prosperity.
In particular, we need to see the new Government continue to invest in Norfolk and to ensure that investment decisions that have been put on hold are made as soon as possible. Norfolk Chamber has been working with its local MPs on key issues affecting Norfolk for the period of the last Government and will continue to press the case for the Norfolk business community in the months ahead.
Norfolk Chamber has developed a ‘Business Plan for Norfolk’to help deliver sustainable long-term growth that benefits local people and the Norfolk business community. The 4 key campaign areas are: Development of the A11/A47 growth corridors; developing the talent of our young people; grow Norfolk’s global trade and improving digital connectivity
We are looking for the newly elected government to ensure that the following happens as soon as possible:
Infrastructure (Growth Corridors)
- Deliver the commitment to improve the junctions along the A47 – outlined in the Autumn Statement
- Release Development Consent and the funding for the NDR – a strongly supported shovel ready infrastructure improvement – potential to bring £1bn economic benefits to Norfolk.
Young People
- Support Chambers to bridge the gap between the world of education and work, which will help local businesses to access the talent and skills they need and boosts career prospects for our young people.
Export / Grow Global Trade
- Support local companies seeking to enter new overseas markets. Companies that export grow faster and are typically more innovative and adept at developing new products and services.
- Focus funding to help small and medium businesses to export and/or trade internationally.
Improve Digital Connectivity
- Ensure continued invest in fast broadband and improve mobile coverage across Norfolk
