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Economic Growth Strategy

7 stories · discussed at 2 council meetings · 2 councils

Redbridge Council is developing an economic growth strategy, a plan to foster economic development, while Bexley Council recently adopted its own.

In July 2026, Redbridge Council's Regeneration and Economic Development Committee agreed a work plan for the upcoming year, focusing on developing an economic growth strategy. This strategy aims to tackle youth unemployment, boost local businesses, and ensure new housing developments create local job opportunities, as highlighted by Director of Regeneration and Growth, Tom Dewey. The council is also exploring community wealth building.

Bexley Council officially adopted its new Economic Growth and Cultural Strategies in April 2026, following approval by the Public Cabinet in February 2026. The strategy, presented to the Places Overview and Scrutiny Committee in March 2026, aims to foster inclusive and resilient economic development, attract investment, and create jobs, according to Leader of the Council, Councillor David Leaf.

Key facts

  1. Redbridge Council's Regeneration and Economic Development Committee agreed a work plan for an economic growth strategy in July 2026. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3
  2. Bexley Council officially adopted new Economic Growth and Cultural Strategies in April 2026. Source
  3. Bexley's Public Cabinet adopted its Economic Growth Strategy in February 2026, replacing the previous 2017 version. Source
  4. Redbridge faces a higher-than-average economic inactivity rate of 22.1%, according to Director of Regeneration and Growth, Tom Dewey. Source 1 Source 2
  5. Bexley's strategy is structured around five key themes, including 'A Great Place to Be' and 'Future Skills and Employment Opportunities'. Source
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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 30 September 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.

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