Worcester Six business park misses 5,000 new jobs target

March 14, 2026 - 03:38

A prominent business park in Worcester has significantly missed its target of creating 5,000 new jobs, with officials pointing to the combined impact of Brexit and the global pandemic as primary causes for the shortfall.

The park, which was developed with the promise of becoming a major employment hub for the region, has not attracted the level of commercial interest or expansion projects initially forecasted. The economic disruptions caused by the COVID-19 outbreak severely hampered business growth and investment timelines. Subsequently, the changes to trade and recruitment following the UK's departure from the European Union created further obstacles, affecting supply chains and the availability of skilled labour.

Local authorities express continued commitment to the site's potential, emphasizing ongoing efforts to market the park and improve its infrastructure. However, the admission of falling short of the ambitious jobs target underscores how broader national and global events have directly impacted local economic development plans. The focus now shifts to adapting strategies in a changed economic landscape to foster future growth at the location.