A Sustainable Economy
We need a strong economy for our local area. But this should also have strong social and ecological foundations (i.e. an economy that ensures happy, healthy and fulfilling lives for all, but is sustainable for future generations – protecting the climate, biosphere and our planet’s other natural ecosystems for those who inhabit it after us).
We also want to see a much stronger ‘circular economy’, reusing resources and minimising waste.
As your local Green Party, we will:
- Encourage and support more local independent producers and retailers and promote their use by our residents to help create a vibrant local economy.
- Ensure that the local economy builds further on its strengths such as in science and innovation (including cyber-security).
- Promote stronger links between schools/colleges and local businesses, including through supporting apprenticeships.
- Press our district council to play a more proactive part in developing our arts and culture sector, building on our strong heritage in relation to music, literature and theatre.
- Support the development of a ‘green economy’ and the growth of the eco-technology business sector to become a key part of our local economy.
- Promote more local ‘green tourism’, with our district council actively supporting more festivals and investing in a Malvern Visitor Centre which would feature the rich heritage of the area.
