Inward investment
Redbridge Council is developing an economic growth strategy that includes inward investment to address youth unemployment and boost local businesses.
In July 2026, Redbridge Council's Regeneration and Economic Development Committee discussed developing an economic growth strategy to tackle youth unemployment and boost local businesses. This strategy, which includes inward investment, aims to address the borough's higher-than-average economic inactivity rate of 22.1%, as highlighted by the Director of Regeneration and Growth, Tom Dewey.
Hillingdon Council's Corporate Resources & Infrastructure Select Committee was scheduled to discuss updates on the Growth Plan and Local Plan, which includes the topic of inward investment, in September 2026. Lewisham Council's Overview and Scrutiny Committee also reviewed work programmes in July 2026, which included this topic.
Key facts
- Redbridge Council's economic inactivity rate is 22.1%, as highlighted by Director Tom Dewey. Source 1 Source 2
- Redbridge's Regeneration and Economic Development Committee met on July 9, 2026. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3
- Redbridge Council is developing an economic growth strategy including inward investment. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3
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