Micro-businesses
Redbridge Council is developing an economic growth strategy to boost local businesses, including micro-businesses, and address high economic inactivity.
Redbridge Council's Regeneration and Economic Development Committee agreed a work plan in July 2026, focusing on economic development, regeneration, employment, and skills. The council is developing an economic growth strategy to boost local businesses and tackle youth unemployment, addressing a 22.1% economic inactivity rate in the borough, as highlighted by Director Tom Dewey.
The economic growth strategy, which will encompass employment, skills, and inward investment, aims to address the borough's challenges and leverage its strengths, such as transport connectivity and green spaces. The committee's discussions in July 2026 form the basis for the council's work in the upcoming year.
Key facts
- Redbridge Council's Regeneration and Economic Development Committee met on July 9, 2026. Source 1 Source 2
- The committee agreed a work plan for the upcoming year in July 2026. Source 1 Source 2
- Redbridge has an economic inactivity rate of 22.1%. Source 1 Source 2
- Redbridge Council is developing an economic growth strategy. Source 1 Source 2
- The strategy will encompass employment, skills, and inward investment. Source
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