Economic development strategy - London Borough of Hillingdon

APPENDIX 2
Table illustrating the link between regional,
sub-regional and local economic strategies
London Development Agency Economic
Development Strategy
Ensure that London’s growth respects the need
for social progress, environmental protection
and conservation of scarce resources.
Support London’s economy, both as a world
business centre and as a balanced regional
economy.
West London Economic Development Strategy
Secure a sustainable economy through the
appropriate utilisation, including mixed use
development, of West London’s land and property
by promoting, managing and enhancing the quality
of the existing stock of key strategic employment
locations, and promoting higher standards of design
and environmental good practice. Support the
rejuvenation of town centres in West London as
centres for employment, shopping and living.
Establish a competitive economy underpinned by
sustained and sustainable growth and value-added
output principally through ensuring high and effective
levels of appropriate support for both indigenous and
foreign-owned investors. There is also the need to
further develop knowledge-based economic activity
through increased linkages and interaction between
businesses and the academic community, as well as
businesses in sub-regional economies.
Hillingdon’s Strategy for a Sustainable Economy
1. Pursue opportunities to promote balanced and
sustainable economic development in Hillingdon.
2. Enhance and maintain Hillingdon’s competitive
position as a location to do business and to work.
3. Develop initiatives to maximise the unique
advantages of Hillingdon’s strategic location i.e.
Heathrow Airport, rail and road connections,
Brunel University, Hillingdon Hospital, etc.
Invest in public transport infrastructure, in
particular to support the suburban centres and
where the main employment and housing growth
will occur. Plan public transport to link residential
areas and town centres in West London.
Develop London as a city of knowledge and
learning in order to fulfil the potential of its
people and its businesses.
Support London’s continuing renewal as a
vibrant and inclusive city, acknowledging the
diversity of London’s people as an asset.
Increase the supply of affordable housing and
supported housing, improve the quality of older
housing stock and ensure the sustainability of
housing developments. Focus on developing an
appropriate mix of housing in terms of type, size
reception and move-on property and ensure higher
density build where appropriate, particularly where
there is good access to public transport.
Improve levels of employability and reduce the
polarisation of the skills economy primarily by
improving training access opportunities for
excluded groups, improving literacy and numeracy
skills and fostering a culture for lifelong learning
and workforce development.
Invest in sustainable business communities, and
encourage businesses to play a greater role in the
management, maintenance and improvement of their
environmental management systems. Ensure high
quality design of future housing and employment site
developments. Improving access to quality green spaces
and cultural resources. Quality of life issues must also
address crime and the underlying causes of crime.
4. Enable Hillingdon people to realise their full
potential through education and training.
5. Maximise opportunities for local employment
and career progression for Hillingdon residents.
6. Maximise opportunities offered by the diversity
of the borough’s population.
7. Engage employers in addressing community
needs including crime and anti-social behaviour,
academic underachievement, social exclusion, etc.
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