Strategic Issues
Strategic Issue 1
Youth Unemployment and Skills Development - High unemployment rates among young people and lower educational attainment compared to national averages.
Strategic Issue 2
Support for Small Businesses and Entrepreneurs - Lower rates of business formation and higher rates of business closures compared to regional and national averages.
Strategic Issue 3
Improving Mental Health Support for Employment - Poor mental health is a significant barrier to employment, with many residents experiencing work-limiting mental health conditions.
Strategic Issue 4
Workplace Health - In Hartlepool, poor workplace health contributes to inequalities, reduced productivity, and demands targeted action to improve workforce wellbeing