Our Vision for Growth
The South Yorkshire Growth Plan sets out a clear ambition to deliver a bigger, better economy for South Yorkshire. We want those growing up here to believe, with confidence, that in South Yorkshire you can stay near and go far.
This is a 10-year plan which aims to grow our business base and our labour market through delivering against four missions.
“Our goal is simple: to make sure South Yorkshire plays a leading role in solving the big challenges of our time, using the talent, resilience and creativity which defines us. We want those growing up here to believe, with confidence, that in South Yorkshire you can stay near and go far.”
South Yorkshire’s Mayor, Oliver Coppard
Our four missions driving growth and opportunity
Our Businesses 2035
A strong, diverse business base
Our Places 2035
Connected vibrant places
Our People
2035
Pathways to stay near and go far
Our Future
2035
A resilient South Yorkshire
Next phase of the growth plan
Over Autumn 2025, we will keep engaging on this vision for growth with stakeholders across the region to build a common understanding of our ambition.
Event list
| Location | Date | Time | Sign up to attend |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Yorkshire's Growth Plan - Engagement Session #1 | 8 October 2025 | 16:00 - 17:00 | Event has already happened |
| South Yorkshire's Growth Plan - Engagement Session #2 | 14 October 2025 | 10:00 - 11:00 | Event has already happened |
| South Yorkshire's Growth Plan - Engagement Session #3 | 23 October 2025 | 10:00 - 11:00 | Event has already happened |
We will also be working later this year to turn this vision into a clear set of actions. Once this work is complete, we will publish a full and final version of South Yorkshire’s Growth Plan.
We welcome reflections on the vision as we develop the next phase of the project. If you would like to share your thoughts with us, please complete the form below. Note, this form will remain live until 17.00pm Friday 31st October.
Leave feedback on the Vision for Growth here.
Previous iterations of economic strategy
South Yorkshire’s Growth Plan will be the region’s single, economic strategy. This builds on a comprehensive evidence base and previous iterations of our economic strategy:
- Strategic Economic Plan (SEP) (PDF 5.1MB)
- Our Plan for Good Growth (PDF 1MB)
- Our Plan for Good Growth evidence base and sectoral analysis (PDF 1.2MB)
- South Yorkshire Plan for Growth - Economic Analysis (PDF 2MB)
What support is available?
Our Business website includes information on:
South Yorkshire Invest
South Yorkshire is built on our heritage of engineering and manufacturing excellence and is known worldwide for creativity, innovation and hard work. We’re growing our economy by creating a culture in which businesses can start, grow and thrive.
By focusing on what we’re good at, from advanced manufacturing through to healthcare and renewable energy, we’re building a more prosperous place where people want to live, work and invest.
Visit our South Yorkshire Invest website for help and information on our region’s unique assets and distinctive capabilities, plus the many compelling reasons to locate here in South Yorkshire and what investment opportunities we could offer you.
For more information about South Yorkshire’s Investment services and to see what support your company could receive, email enquiries@southyorkshire-ca.gov.uk or visit the South Yorkshire Invest website.