Economic Growth Aspirations for Southend-on-Sea Presented by: Alison Jennings Economic Development Manager Southend-on-Sea Borough Council
Introduction Why? Delivering 13,000 jobs in Southend from The Report Baseline PESTLE analysis
Political & Policy Local Government Act 2000 Sustainable Communities Plan The Planning & Compulsory Purchase Act 2004
Economic Population Economic Activity Business Skills, Education & Training
Social & Funding Pockets of Deprivation Barriers to Employment External Funding
Technology Innovation Network and Enterprise Hubs Technological advances IT services sector
Legal The Local Government & Housing Act 1989 Local Government Act 2000 –Community Strategy
Environmental Limited land availability Sustainable Transport & Infrastructure Development Waste Management
Next Phase Formulate questions for scrutiny groups: –Business –Portfolio Holders –Regional Partners –Education Sector
What we need to know How can Southend deliver these jobs? Is it feasible or aspirational? What are Southend’s aspirations? What barriers exist? How will the Council use its powers to achieve this?