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Derbyniwyd: 21/02/2025

Ymatebydd: Coventry and Warwickshire Chamber of Commerce

The Chamber of Commerce recognises this as a key policy which contains positive provisions to encourage local growth. As the Chamber has noted much of the
proposed joint plan area comprises rural and semi-rural areas and these have fostered the growth of small businesses and enterprises. Many of these have grown and thrived.

In the plan areas smaller towns and villages have fostered new growth and expansion of small businesses and start-ups often initially from private homes. The recognition and
further support of this activity is welcomed. In addition, the recognition in this Policy Direction of the importance of encouraging diversification schemes in agricultural and rural holdings is welcomed. Opportunities for
diversification and in particular the repurposing of former agricultural buildings must be encouraged to promote the sustainability of modern farming operations.