Employment

Employment Policies   4.14 The general strategy is embodied in the following statement: GENERAL STRATEGY The Council will seek to maintain and increase appropriate levels of employment and economic activity in the District commensurate with environmental considerations and the capacity of the infrastructure. This will be achieved by the other provisions of the Local Plan and the activities of other relevant agencies and when considered necessary ad hoc initiatives by the Council related to the resources that may be available from time to time.     4.15 The Council will give special consideration to the needs and encouragement of both small businesses and large-scale employment uses. The Council will seek to ensure that a range of sites and mix of units are provided within the District, including starter units and large-scale development opportunities.