Economic development

Wycombe for Business website

Wycombe District Council has developed a new website called Wycombe for Business (available at the bottom of the page) as a guide to doing business and investing in Wycombe district. The council and its partners have hosted a number of business related events such as Business and Economic Summits, the Wycombe Business Expo and Business Breakfasts held across the district in Bourne End, Marlow, Princes Risborough and High Wycombe.

Local businesses have told us that they want a website that brings together key business information and advice into one place - a one stop business shop. The Wycombe for Business website has been developed as a response to this need. The website is targeted both at businesses already located within Wycombe district and at those looking to relocate to the area.

The new website, which will be regularly refreshed and updated, features the following information:

• Invest in Wycombe - why move to Wycombe District - an overview of the district including the views of some local companies and details about the key business parks and development sites in the district;
• Commercial land and property database - Information abut commercial premises currently available in Wycombe district;
• Help and information for businesses - Links to websites providing a range of information and advice for new and existing businesses;
• Events Calendar - This lists business related events taking place across the district;
• Wycombe District Business Directory - Search for businesses in Wycombe district and and add your business to the directory. You can also register for Wycombe District Council to send you select updates by e-mail through the year;
• Downloads - Download reports, statistics, presentations and photos from local business events;
• YouTube Channel - Watch videos from business related events and more.

Please visit the new website at www.wycombeforbusiness.co.uk (external website, link opens in a new window) and let us know what you think.

Wycombe Business Summit 2011

The Wycombe Partnership, in association with Wycombe District Council and Wycombe Enterprise, hosted the Wycombe Business Summit in June 2011 at The Arts4every1 Centre (formerly St John's Church), Desborough Road, High Wycombe. The aim of the day was to focus on growth and discuss what local businesses and public sector organisations such as Wycombe District Council and its partners can do to improve Wycombe district's chances for success.

Further information including video summaries of the event are available from the Wycombe for Business website.

Sustainable Economic Prosperity Strategy (SEPS)

We are committed to helping local businesses start-up, survive and grow in line with our Sustainable Economic Prosperity Strategy (SEPS).

The strategy details six priorities and proposed actions. Achievement of these priorities will lead to enhanced and sustained economic prosperity across Wycombe district. The strategy has been developed alongside other local strategies, including the Wycombe Development Framework, the Sustainable Community Strategy and the Housing Strategy.

The six priorities of the SEPS are:

Shaping quality places
Optimising investment
Securing environmental excellence
Improving community cohesion
Nurturing enterprise and innovation
Promoting independence

The full SEPS document and a summary version are available to download below.

State of Wycombe Report

The State of Wycombe Report provides ward level statistics by ward about the local economy, society and environment. The report is available for download below.