William Eichler 08 April 2024

Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games boosted economy by £1.2bn

Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games boosted economy by £1.2bn  image
Image: ChristopherGeorge / Shutterstock.com.

The Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games contributed approximately £1.2bn to the UK economy, according to an evaluation of the impact of the event.

The Games also generated £79.5m in social value and are predicted to deliver £151.4m of further social value in the longer term, according to the evaluation.

The Games was supported by the Business and Tourism Programme, which was the first economic legacy programme to be aligned to a Commonwealth Games.

It was delivered by the West Midlands Growth Company in collaboration with the Government, Visit Britain and West Midlands Combined Authority.

Published by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS), the evaluation said the Games were delivered on time and under budget, with £70m of surplus funding reinvested in the West Midlands.

The region also saw a 27% increase in foreign direct investment projects between 2021/22 and 2022/23, compared to a 4% increase in the rest of the UK.

SIGN UP
For your free daily news bulletin
Highways jobs

Operations Administration Assistant

Essex County Council
Up to £14.0200 per hour
Operations Administration Assistant - Braintree District Council£14.02 PAYE / £17.95 Umbrella Braintree, EssexFull-Time, Temporary37 Hours per Week Cl England, Essex, Braintree
Recuriter: Essex County Council

Social Worker - Adoption Mid Essex

Essex County Council
£36124 - £51834 per annum
Social Worker - Adoption Mid EssexPermanent, Full Time - 37 hours per week£36,124 to £51,834 per annum Location
Recuriter: Essex County Council

UgoBus Driver - Harlow

Essex County Council
Up to £25959.0000 per annum
UgoBus Driver - HarlowPermanent, Part Time£25,959 per annum (full time equivalent)Location
Recuriter: Essex County Council

Technical Support (Compliance) - Harlow District Council

Essex County Council
Up to £150.000 per hour
Technical Support (Compliance) - Harlow District CouncilLocation, HarlowFull time, Temporary 12Months Contract £116.96 PAYE / £150.00 Umbrella Closing England, Essex, Harlow
Recuriter: Essex County Council

Youth Support Worker - Multi-Disciplinary Team

Essex County Council
£25580.0000 - £26924.0000 per annum
Youth Support Worker - Multi-Disciplinary TeamFixed Term, Full Time - 37 hours per week£25,580 to £26,924 per annumLocation
Recuriter: Essex County Council
Linkedin Banner