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Help us develop a New Economic Development Framework for Barnet


We are creating a new Economic Development Framework to respond to Barnet’s current economic strengths and weaknesses, aiming to shape the borough’s future economy.

This framework will create a set of guiding principles and action plans focusing on:

  • Job creation, training and skills opportunities for residents
  • Support for local businesses and entrepreneurs
  • Physical and policy changes to our town centres and employment spaces
  • Allocation of economic funding and resources

To create a framework fit for Barnet’s needs, we want to hear the views and ideas of residents, local business owners and workers, students, visitors and community groups.

What makes up Barnet’s economy?

Barnet’s economy is made up of many elements:

  • People, skills and employers - Jobs and workers; skills, schools, education and students; businesses and entrepreneurs; charities and the voluntary sector; events and culture; networks, town teams and business associations.
  • Places and services - Town centres and high streets; workspaces and studios; homes; libraries, community centres and neighbourhoods; markets and street traders; parks and greenspaces; transport and accessibility; connectivity and internet; health and social care; inward investment; the council and more.

Why are we doing this now?

Barnet’s Growth Strategy 2020-2030 was written before the pandemic and the current cost of living crisis. Our Plan for Barnet 2023-2026 has introduced new priorities including reducing poverty, ensuring that residents benefit from growth in the borough, delivering safe and attractive neighbourhoods, our journey to net zero and improving access to the council’s services.

Barnet wants to refresh its economic development strategy with a new framework that responds to current and future challenges and opportunities and aligns with the priorities outlined in Our Plan for Barnet.

We want to hear from you, on your challenges, priorities and ideas on how the council can better support the local economy and attract more people and businesses to Barnet.

How to have your say:

1) Complete our online questionnaire

We want to hear from residents, businesses, community groups, students and workers in Barnet. Share your views and ideas by completing our online questionnaire below.

Complete the questionnaire

For any queries, including technical ones, please email barnetbusiness@barnet.gov.uk, writing ‘Economic Development Framework’ in the subject line, or telephone 07568 605608.

2) Attend a group workshop

We are running workshops for residents, businesses and community groups in Barnet. At the workshops you can share your views and ideas for Barnet’s economy and hear from others. Tea, coffee and biscuits will be provided for attendees.

Please click one of the links below to find out more and attend a workshop. Registration is essential.

By attending a workshop, you will be entered into a prize draw to win a £50 shopping voucher (up to 10 available). Prize draw terms and conditions.

Help us develop a New Economic Development Framework for Barnet


We are creating a new Economic Development Framework to respond to Barnet’s current economic strengths and weaknesses, aiming to shape the borough’s future economy.

This framework will create a set of guiding principles and action plans focusing on:

  • Job creation, training and skills opportunities for residents
  • Support for local businesses and entrepreneurs
  • Physical and policy changes to our town centres and employment spaces
  • Allocation of economic funding and resources

To create a framework fit for Barnet’s needs, we want to hear the views and ideas of residents, local business owners and workers, students, visitors and community groups.

What makes up Barnet’s economy?

Barnet’s economy is made up of many elements:

  • People, skills and employers - Jobs and workers; skills, schools, education and students; businesses and entrepreneurs; charities and the voluntary sector; events and culture; networks, town teams and business associations.
  • Places and services - Town centres and high streets; workspaces and studios; homes; libraries, community centres and neighbourhoods; markets and street traders; parks and greenspaces; transport and accessibility; connectivity and internet; health and social care; inward investment; the council and more.

Why are we doing this now?

Barnet’s Growth Strategy 2020-2030 was written before the pandemic and the current cost of living crisis. Our Plan for Barnet 2023-2026 has introduced new priorities including reducing poverty, ensuring that residents benefit from growth in the borough, delivering safe and attractive neighbourhoods, our journey to net zero and improving access to the council’s services.

Barnet wants to refresh its economic development strategy with a new framework that responds to current and future challenges and opportunities and aligns with the priorities outlined in Our Plan for Barnet.

We want to hear from you, on your challenges, priorities and ideas on how the council can better support the local economy and attract more people and businesses to Barnet.

How to have your say:

1) Complete our online questionnaire

We want to hear from residents, businesses, community groups, students and workers in Barnet. Share your views and ideas by completing our online questionnaire below.

Complete the questionnaire

For any queries, including technical ones, please email barnetbusiness@barnet.gov.uk, writing ‘Economic Development Framework’ in the subject line, or telephone 07568 605608.

2) Attend a group workshop

We are running workshops for residents, businesses and community groups in Barnet. At the workshops you can share your views and ideas for Barnet’s economy and hear from others. Tea, coffee and biscuits will be provided for attendees.

Please click one of the links below to find out more and attend a workshop. Registration is essential.

By attending a workshop, you will be entered into a prize draw to win a £50 shopping voucher (up to 10 available). Prize draw terms and conditions.