County Durham businesses encouraged to join Inclusive Economic Strategy

A North East housebuilder is encouraging businesses across County Durham to contribute on a range of issues to help shape the new Inclusive Economic Strategy.

Innovative modular housebuilder CoreHaus opened its first UK manufacturing site at Jade Business Park in Murton, near Seaham, last year and has since recruited a skilled team to produce its unique modular homes.

The fast-growing company feels it is essential that businesses across County Durham - regardless of size - have their say on a three-month long consultation on the County Durham Inclusive Economic Strategy.

Durham County Council wants businesses to share challenges and provide ideas which could help shape a strategy for the county now and for future generations of business leaders, entrepreneurs and residents.

Scott Bibby, MD at CoreHaus, said: “It’s important that businesses across the county have their say and work with Durham County Council to create a strategy that’s inclusive for everyone – regardless of size, sector or location. Ultimately, if you don’t say what you want, you can’t expect the results you’re after.

“We opened our first manufacturing site at Jade Business Park last year as part of ambitious scale up plans.

“With such a great facility located in the heart of the North East, the competitive rate and skilled labour market it felt like the perfect choice – this is why the economy is so important as a driving factor for businesses in County Durham.

Scott continued: “We’re looking to scale up production over five years to build 1000 homes per year and employ up to 300 workers from across the North East.

“Availability of good quality housing is vital for economic growth in the county and it’s crucial that we work with the council and Business Durham to create an economy that is made for each and every business and one that is futureproofed for generations to come.”

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