Oxford City Council reponds to Chancellor of the Exchequer announcement

Following today's announcement from Chancellor of the Exchequer, Councillor Susan Brown, Leader of Oxford City Council, said:

“Oxford has one of the best performing economies in the country.  

“We are the UK’s leader in scientific research, innovation and university spinouts, and have vibrant manufacturing, zero carbon and tourism sectors. 

“Oxford is a success story, but, if the conditions are right, we can do so much more. 

“Last year, alongside the Vice Chancellors of Oxford’s two universities, I wrote to the new Chancellor asking for an independent taskforce to be created for Oxford.  

“The Growth Commission for Oxford, announced today by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, will bring together key partners to tackle the barriers to economic growth, enabling us to create more new jobs and build more new homes. We’re keen to work with both universities, businesses, the County and District councils and Government to move things forward. 

“Our work here will form a key part of the Oxford-Cambridge Growth Corridor, which I’m delighted to see is being strongly backed by the Government. 

“Working together with like-minded organisations all committed to Oxford’s success, our city can realise its full potential and we can create secure, well-paid jobs for our children and grandchildren.”