Director of Regeneration and Growth
Redbridge Council is discussing its economic growth strategy, with the Director of Regeneration and Growth presenting plans for local jobs and community wealth building.
The Regeneration and Economic Development Committee discussed its work plan for the upcoming year in July 2026, focusing on economic growth and regeneration. Director of Regeneration and Growth, Tom Dewey, presented an overview of Redbridge's strengths and challenges, including a higher-than-average economic inactivity rate.
The committee's discussions included strategies to boost local businesses, ensure new housing developments create local job opportunities, and explore community wealth building. The council is developing an economic growth strategy encompassing employment, skills, and inward investment to address these areas.
Key facts
- The Director of Regeneration and Growth is Tom Dewey. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3
- The Regeneration and Economic Development Committee met on July 9, 2026. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3
- The committee discussed and agreed on its work plan for the upcoming year. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3
- The work plan focuses on economic development and regeneration. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3
- Redbridge has an economic inactivity rate of 22.1%. Source
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