Norwich Good Economy 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.