Industry and Commerce Forum
PURPOSE
The purpose of the Forum is to:
- Realise the full potential of World Heritage Site status as a
driver for social and economic development.
- Establish the business economy as integral to the future conservation
and protection of the physical environment of the Derwent Valley
Mills World Heritage Site (DVMWHS).
- Harness the strengths and expertise of local business in securing
a sustainable future for the DVMWHS and in achieving a better quality
of life for all.
FUNCTIONS
The Forum members will advise the Management Panel, via the Business
Champion and the Technical Panel.
The Business Champion will help in coordinating the obtaining of advice
and views from Forum members and will assist the Management Panel in
their efforts to:
- Ensure business needs are properly reflected in the implementation
and development of the Management Plan.
- Explore ways in which World Heritage Site status may be exploited
to boost business competitiveness and to enrich existing and emerging
economic and social development strategies.
- In conjunction with the Tourism, Arts and Heritage Sites Panel,
develop strategies to attract (with other partners) inward business
investment, including more business tourism.
- Identify the potential for growth of business sectors following
World Heritage Site status and, in conjunction with other partners,
to develop strategies to nurture and support those sectors.
- Examine the implications of agricultural diversification upon
the future management and protection of the World Heritage Site.
- Harness the strength of the region’s universities and colleges
in meeting the needs of local communities, including the local business
economy.
- In conjunction with training bodies and other partners, identify
skills development needs and opportunities and to draw up appropriate
action plans.
Any business within or close to the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site wishing to join the forum should send their contact details to Adrian Farmer at adrian.farmer@derbyshire.gov.uk
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