The Bolton Vision partners

What do we do?

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Prosperous BoltonProsperous Bolton

Bolton is the fastest growing economic centre in the region outside central Manchester.

We are at the heart of the city region’s economy and this position, as the only other place that can effectively complement the growth of Manchester, is already reaping rewards for Bolton.

Over 2,500 new jobs will be created by the end of 2008, 10,000 by 2017. Key to our prosperity will be investment in Bolton town centre. Our top class developments at Wingates and Middlebrook in the west of the Borough will continue to grow and thrive, while new development sites such as Cutacre in the south of the Borough are crucial to the future success of Bolton’s economy.

The bulk of the new jobs will require higher skills: 4,000 of them will need degree-level qualifications. A similar number will need A-levels or equivalent. That’s why we want Bolton’s employment, skill and enterprise levels to match or surpass the national average by 2017.

You said:

  • accessible, quality employment for local people should be a priority
  • a revitalised Town Centre is not just important for business, but for Bolton as a whole.

We will:

match jobs and investment to those most in need

Skills training, mentoring and support will be provided for more local people to beat long-term worklessness, low ambitions and to prevent ill health. We will:

  • increase the total number of people (including those classed as economically inactive) from our most deprived communities gaining work or selfemployment by 800 in 2010, by 1,250 in 2012 and by 2,300 in 2017.

build a transformed, vibrant town centre

Bolton town centre is a great asset and will be the focus of our new economic opportunities. Good transport links mean most people can travel into town for work. We will:

  • increase the total number of jobs in Bolton Town Centre compared to 2006/2007 by 750 by 2010, 2,250 by 2012 and 6,000 by 2017.

raise and improve the profile of Bolton

Our award-winning brand has helped put Bolton on the national and international map, shaping the growth and development of the town. Bolton’s profile will be raised further, attracting more investment and opportunities for local people. We will:

  • increase total private investment in Bolton by £150 million in 2010, by £350 million in 2012 and by £600 million in 2017.