Norwich Good Economy Commission

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The Norwich Good Economy Commission has now come to an end. 

Please find the final report and key outcomes on this project page.

Thank you for your engagement and keep an eye out for related projects in the future!

 Photo of Norwich City market by Norwich City Council

Do you share our desire for a better, more equal and greener Norwich economy?

In collaboration with Norwich City Council, University of East Anglia and other organisations, the Norwich Good Economy Commission carried out research from 2020-22 to identify key issues and explore how we could improve our people’s lives and experience of the Norwich economy.

  • Read the final report. The commission launched its Final Report in Autumn 2022. It explores the various inequalities within the local economy and explores how these issues can be addressed.
  • Sign the pledge. Commissioners now invite other organisations to join them in signing the Norwich Good Economy Pledge.

The Good Economy Commission Pledge

The pledge recognises the need to pursue a more inclusive and sustainable economy within Norwich. By addressing some of the following challenges we commit to building a better, more resilient local economy:

  • Promote and provide the jobs and employment culture that make people feel valued
  • Buy more from social enterprises where possible and support their work more broadly
  • Support social and environmental aims in our recruitment and purchasing
  • Promote digital inclusion in the city
  • Monitor and report our progress to the annual Norwich Good Economy Discussion at City Vision partnership meetings
  • Share what we're doing and encourage others to join us

Signed by:

Daniel Childerhouse, Future Projects; Claire Cullens, Norfolk Community Foundation; Marie Finbow, New Anglia Local Enterprise Partnership for Norfolk and Suffolk; Stefan Gurney, Norwich Business Improvement District; Ed Rose, Norwich City College; Chris Sargisson, Norfolk Chambers of Commerce; Julie Schofield, University of East Anglia; Sarah Steed, Norwich University of the Arts; Alan Waters, Norwich City Council; Rebecca White, Your Own Place. July 2022


Watch the video below to learn more about the work of the Commission.


Do you share our desire for a better, more equal and greener Norwich economy?

In collaboration with Norwich City Council, University of East Anglia and other organisations, the Norwich Good Economy Commission carried out research from 2020-22 to identify key issues and explore how we could improve our people’s lives and experience of the Norwich economy.

  • Read the final report. The commission launched its Final Report in Autumn 2022. It explores the various inequalities within the local economy and explores how these issues can be addressed.
  • Sign the pledge. Commissioners now invite other organisations to join them in signing the Norwich Good Economy Pledge.

The Good Economy Commission Pledge

The pledge recognises the need to pursue a more inclusive and sustainable economy within Norwich. By addressing some of the following challenges we commit to building a better, more resilient local economy:

  • Promote and provide the jobs and employment culture that make people feel valued
  • Buy more from social enterprises where possible and support their work more broadly
  • Support social and environmental aims in our recruitment and purchasing
  • Promote digital inclusion in the city
  • Monitor and report our progress to the annual Norwich Good Economy Discussion at City Vision partnership meetings
  • Share what we're doing and encourage others to join us

Signed by:

Daniel Childerhouse, Future Projects; Claire Cullens, Norfolk Community Foundation; Marie Finbow, New Anglia Local Enterprise Partnership for Norfolk and Suffolk; Stefan Gurney, Norwich Business Improvement District; Ed Rose, Norwich City College; Chris Sargisson, Norfolk Chambers of Commerce; Julie Schofield, University of East Anglia; Sarah Steed, Norwich University of the Arts; Alan Waters, Norwich City Council; Rebecca White, Your Own Place. July 2022


Watch the video below to learn more about the work of the Commission.


Feedback on our reports

The Norwich Good Economy Commission in collaboration with the UEA and other local partners have produced a series of reports, following research and piloted activities aimed at improving and better understanding issues within our local economy. We have made all of these reports available on this page and would love to hear your thoughts on their content. 

You can find our reports under the 'NGEC Research & Reports' section to the right of this page.

Give those that interest you a read and share your views in this private forum.

You will receive an email notification once your comments have been submitted.

The Norwich Good Economy Commission has now come to an end. 

Please find the final report and key outcomes on this project page.

Thank you for your engagement and keep an eye out for related projects in the future!