Cyngor Gwynedd says it's preparing to adopt a new long-term economic strategy for the county.

The council's cabinet has backed the first steps towards adopting the 'Gwynedd 2035' plan, under the heading 'An Economy That Works for All', which centres on three key themes of enterprise, people and place.

The strategy, based on inputs from businesses, organisations and the third sector, sets out a vision for "an innovative, productive and low-carbon economy which strengthens the Welsh language, creates new opportunities and contributes towards everyone's well-being."

Council leader Nia Jeffreys said: "We want an economy that gives the people of Gwynedd an opportunity to live full lives and realise their full potential; an economy that strengthens the Welsh language and our natural environment that makes our county so unique."

"This strategy provides clear and strong guidance to navigate developments that affect the residents of Gwynedd and keeping the benefit local. Collaboration with partners will be a core part of the vision."

Under the strategy, an economic forum consisting of bodies and organisations from across Gwynedd will be set up, along with a delivery plan to respond to the key priorities and identify projects that will seek growth funding from the Welsh Government.

The full council will be asked to formally adopt at the strategy in May.

Cllr Medwyn Hughes, cabinet member for the economy, added: "There's plenty of potential here - in our residents, communities and entrepreneurs; but this potential is not always realised."

"We must create an economy which brings benefits to all by creating new employment, reducing poverty and improving quality of life across the county."