Norwich is a major regional service centre and the largest economy, in terms of employment, in the east of England. The city has the largest cluster of financial services in the east of England and is a major centre for creative/media industries and health/life sciences. It is also one of the UK’s top retail centres.

Norwich City Council is involved in a range of activities which support the local economy. Over the last decade the city has been transformed through a massive programme of sustainable development and regeneration, making it well placed to grow further.

Greater Norwich (defined as the areas covered by Norwich City, Broadland and South Norfolk councils) is one of the East of England’s seven engines of growth and has been designated by the government as a new growth point which will deliver 27,000 new jobs by 2026. The Greater Norwich Development Partnership (GNDP), made up of representatives from the local councils - Norwich City, Broadland, South Norfolk and Norfolk County – and the Broads Authority, is driving this ambitious growth programme. The Economic Strategy for Greater Norwich will provide the foundation for this growth.

For further information contact the economic development service
+44 (0)1603 212543 or email edu@norwich.gov.uk

Useful information
Population and employment figures
Local Economic Partnerships
Why move your business to Norwich?
GNDP economic strategy
GNDP economic assessment
Norwich's monthly economic barometer
The Lord Mayor's business reception

Websites
www.gndp.org.uk
www.shapingnorfolksfuture.org.uk
www.investinnorfolk.com