What needs are unmet?
Strategic Issue 1
There are still young people not in employment and with low qualification levels. These are particularly concentrated in deprived areas of the borough and service provision is sometimes not targeted specifically to these locations and this age group which is an unmet need.
Strategic Issue 2
Some small businesses are not accessing business support and have little networking and finance opportunities.
Strategic Issue 3
A significant and growing number of people face barriers to the workplace due to mental health issues.
Strategic Issue 4
Despite efforts to improve workplace health, there exists a high rate of sickness absence within the population