The Airedale Partnership led by private sector businesses and with full backing from Bradford Council aims to be a catalyst for the economic regeneration of the area. Working with Yorkshire Forward, the regional development agency for Yorkshire and the Humber, plus other agencies and local partners our objectives are:

• Develop and promote a shared vision and identity for Airedale
• Support the renaissance of the urban centres
• Act as a catalyst for the development of key employment sites
• Stimulate the growth and development of key clusters such as Advanced Manufacturing, Engineering, and Digital
• Co-ordinate business support, training and jobs match
• Promote connectivity and e-learning
• Develop initiatives for the rural economy
• Ensure appropriate skills development and connect local people to economic opportunity
• Develop cross boundary initiatives with Leeds and Craven to promote Airedale as a corridor for investment.