West Wiltshire Economic Partnership
At the local district level the West Wiltshire Economic Partnership (WWEP) was set up in 1998 to represent the different needs and nature of businesses and industry in Wiltshire. Based at Trinity House, Bryer Ash Business Park, the partnership's key priorities include:

• Providing the principal local economic focus with business in West Wiltshire for company support and after care.
• Overseeing the implementation of a strategy for town centre and business infrastructure improvements.
• Attracting the services of Government and European funding into the district.
• Providing a voice into the public sector for the business community.

The services provided include:

• The provision of business advice, support, training and information for new and existing businesses.
• Local promotion as part of a marketing campaign to develop tourism and visitor potential.
• Business networking and clubs.
• Town centre regeneration partnership.
• Environmental and regulatory advice.
• Lobbying service on behalf of businesses.

The working partners who make up the West Wiltshire Economic Partnership are:

• West Wiltshire District Council
• Wessex Association of Chambers of Commerce
• Business Link Berkshire and Wiltshire
• Learning and Skills Council
• Wiltshire College
• West Wiltshire Learning Partnership
• Wiltshire County Council
• Jobcentre Plus
• Community First
• Great Western Enterprise
• The Country Land and Business Association
• Institute of Directors
• Federation of Small Businesses
• Voluntary Action for West Wiltshire
• Plus local businesses

The economy of the region is constantly undergoing change and a number of agencies and organisations have roles to play in managing this change. With the establishment of the Regional Development Agency for the South West of England and the Wiltshire and Swindon Economic Partnership for the sub-region, there is an overwhelming need for local development to be focused and co-ordinated. This focus must be provided by existing service providers working together with local businesses in West Wiltshire.

Contact:
West Wiltshire Economic Partnership,
Bryer Ash Business Park,
Bradford Road,
Trowbridge,
BA14 8HE
www.wwep.org.uk
Email: lturner@westwiltshire.gov.uk

The West Wiltshire District Council website provides much useful information about economic development. In the A-Z section select 'Economic Development' and then visit 'West Wiltshire Facts' to access information about location, population, business competiveness, education and skills, agriculture and social deprivation.
www.westwiltshire.gov.uk