The City of Belmont is developing an Economic Development Strategy (EDS).

An EDS is a document that articulates how the City will focus its economic development activities with the goal of improving economic wellbeing and quality of life for local businesses and the wider local community.

In the development of the EDS, the City will consider how it can best support new, existing and emerging businesses, create local jobs and increase economic output.

The process of developing the EDS ensures that these decisions are informed by researching the unique contexts of the City of Belmont local government area (City area), contemporary economic development trends and practices, the City’s broad strategic priorities, its capacity, and most importantly, the input of businesses and other stakeholders through consultation.
 
Using an evidence-based approach, the completed EDS will be used to inform planning, investment, and resource allocation with the aim of continuing the City’s attractiveness as a place to live, work and do business.

Development Process

To develop a robust strategy that reflects the needs of the business community, the City has conducted a range of consultations, including presentations and workshops. Once developed, the Draft Economic Development Strategy will be made available for public comment. The finalised document will incorporate this feedback and then be provided to Council for consideration.
 
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Have Your Say

The City encourages local businesses, community members and other stakeholders to share their opinions and ideas with the Economic Development Team so they can develop an EDS that is reflective of the community's needs and wants.  

To share your thoughts, contact the City’s Economic Development Team on 9477 7132 or via email at business@belmont.wa.gov.au 
 
Appointments are available by phone or online.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Economic Development?
Economic Development seeks to improve the economic wellbeing and quality of life for a local community by means of programs, policies and activities.
 
Why is the Economic Development Strategy important?
The Strategy provides long-term direction for economic development and sets out a range of activities to increase Belmont’s attractiveness as a great place to live, work and do business, and to achieve the priorities and aspirations of our businesses and local community for the growth and prosperity of Belmont.
 
What Business and Community engagement and consultation is involved to produce the Economic Development Strategy? 
Business and Community engagement included an online MARKYT Business Scorecard Survey used to inform the Draft EDS. 

Business and Stakeholder Engagement workshops with a focus on the City’s key industry sectors were held during the end of November 2021.  

Once completed the Draft EDS will be advertised for public comment during February/March 2022. 
 
How can I find more information on the Economic Development Strategy?
E-mail the City on business@belmont.wa.gov.au or phone 9477 7132 to speak to our team.