1. Economic Growth Aspirations for Southend-on-Sea Presented by: Alison Jennings Economic Development Manager Southend-on-Sea Borough Council

2. Introduction Why? Delivering 13,000 jobs in Southend from 2001-2021 The Report Baseline PESTLE analysis

3. Political & Policy Local Government Act 2000 Sustainable Communities Plan The Planning & Compulsory Purchase Act 2004

4. Economic Population Economic Activity Business Skills, Education & Training

5. Social & Funding Pockets of Deprivation Barriers to Employment External Funding

6. Technology Innovation Network and Enterprise Hubs Technological advances IT services sector

7. Legal The Local Government & Housing Act 1989 Local Government Act 2000 –Community Strategy

8. Environmental Limited land availability Sustainable Transport & Infrastructure Development Waste Management

9. Next Phase Formulate questions for scrutiny groups: –Business –Portfolio Holders –Regional Partners –Education Sector

10. 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?