Inclusive Growth. We will focus on support and regeneration of the local economy, including a significant programme of investment in Stockport Town Centre. This will be reflected within our Local Plan alongside the future development of the GM Spatial Framework. There will be a strengthened focus on securing the economic and social benefits of growth for local people, creating good jobs for people to increase individual and community independence and taking steps to address the rising cost of living. Delivered by • Work and Skills Commission: This will lead a public debate focused on work, skills and the local economy in Stockport. It involves businesses, the present and future workforce, young people and those providing education and skills training. • Targeted programme of business sector development and business area support. • Business engagement programme. • Providing workspace for, and supporting, start-up businesses through the management of business incubation and managed workspace at SBIC and Merchants House, support for MMU Marketplace Studios and promotion of start-up business support. • Ensuring employment, training and apprenticeship opportunities from developments, through targeted work clubs and jobs fairs. • Identifying, enabling and promoting sites and premises for business growth and investment, including securing funding for the delivery of key xxxxxxxxxx sites. • Active partnership working to deliver key initiatives and promote Stockport, including Stockport Economic Alliance, Chamber of Commerce, Marketing Stockport, GMCA and Gander (which brings business and education together to build mutually beneficial relationships for the future). • Harnessing employer interest in Corporate Social Responsibility and Skills. • Development and delivery of programmes of digital infrastructure, coverage and promotion of take-up. • Development of a new Business Growth & Skills Plan. • Greater Manchester Spatial Framework (GMSF): This will set the high-level targets for the Borough and will allocate strategic sites to help deliver jobs. • Stockport Local Plan: This will ensure that the relevant allocations and policies are in place to ensure that jobs are delivered as part of the wider place-making agenda. • Neighbourhood Plans: These allow a local interpretation of wider planning policies and help local communities influence the planning of the area in which they live and work. They can be used to develop a shared vision for local areas and influence where new homes, s...
Inclusive Growth. This group has focussed on Scottish Government’s social enterprise strategy but will also look at how inclusive growth factored into other NPs (similar to equality and diversity).
Inclusive Growth. Employment and Labour Market Mobility
