News
Thursday, 03 June 2010
Cultural and Creative Industries Provide 10% of Employment in Oxfordshire
Oxford Inspires and partners have recently taken delivery of a study of the economic impact of the cultural and creative economy in Oxfordshire. The report confirms that this sector contributes a great deal to our economy and quality of life in the County.
It is also a sector that is viewed as having potential for future growth. As evidenced by this recent quote from the Rt Hon Vince Cable MP, Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills,” In the long term [it is about] having a clearer vision about the kind of economy Britain is going to have and how we are going to earn our living Geographically we need to be better balanced and not so dependent on the City of London and we also need to be structurally better balanced in regards to manufacturing, knowledge industries and the creative industries."
To view the summary document or the full report: Cultural and Creative Industries in Oxfordshire - Key Economic Development Considerations folllow this link. The summary has been drawn from the report commissioned by Oxford Inspires in partnership with, Oxfordshire County Council, Oxfordshire Economic Partnership, Arts Council England South East, SEEDA, Cherwell District Council, Oxford City Council, South Oxfordshire District Council, Vale of White Horse District Council, West Oxfordshire District Council and Business Link .
In addition, the cultural and creative industries are playing a key role in Venturefest 2010; an annual conference, networking and investment event at the heart of Oxfordshire’ s economic ecosystem. This year's keynote speaker is David Kester, the CEO of the Design Council. David has successfully positioned the organisation as the national strategic body for design, leading central government policies and regional programmes that strengthen competitiveness, drive innovation and support growth in the creative economy. Venturefest Oxford will take place on Tuesday 22 June at the Kassam Stadium, Oxford. For more information or to book please visit the Venutrefest website.
