Inclusive Growth
Councils are developing strategies and plans to ensure economic growth benefits all residents, with a focus on equitable opportunities and housing.
Islington Council's Executive approved a ten-year Inclusive Growth Plan on 22 October 2026, aiming to share economic benefits more equitably, with a focus on young people on council estates. Hammersmith and Fulham's Policy and Oversight Board discussed its work to support inclusive growth on 7 October 2026. Camden Council is implementing actions from a November 2025 Corporate Peer Challenge that acknowledged its existing inclusive growth initiatives.
Waltham Forest's Inclusive Growth and Housing Scrutiny Committee considered the adoption of the Local Plan Part 2 on 15 October 2026, which allocates sites for development. Ealing's Economy and Sustainability Scrutiny Panel was scheduled to review youth labour market participation and employment initiatives in September 2026. Camden Council is also set to appoint an Executive Director for Investment, Place & Opportunity, whose role includes inclusive growth and employment, following a July 2025 meeting.
Inclusive growth is an economic concept focused on ensuring that economic growth benefits all segments of society, creating opportunities for all members to participate and benefit. Councils are working to achieve this through various strategies, including regeneration partnerships and local plans.
Key facts
- Islington Council's Executive approved a ten-year Inclusive Growth Plan on 22 October 2026. Source
- Waltham Forest's Inclusive Growth and Housing Scrutiny Committee considered the Local Plan Part 2 on 15 October 2026. Source
- Camden Council is implementing actions from a Corporate Peer Challenge conducted in November 2025. Source
- Camden Council is set to appoint an Executive Director for Investment, Place & Opportunity following a 15 July 2025 meeting. Source
About this summary
This summary was written automatically from our published stories and the council meeting records they draw on. It describes what councils have discussed and decided; it does not take a view on any decision. Each key fact links to the story it comes from. Updated 23 October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.