- 4th December 2025
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On 12 November we hosted a Skills and Employment Summit to champion the integration of skills and workforce development across our sub-region.
Across the sub-region great progress has been made to join up employers’ needs and local skills provision, but the dialogue must continue. We are looking for businesses and employers to shape our new Local Skills Improvement Plan (LSIP) to ensure that skills and training provision continues to meet local businesses’ needs.
Have your say in our survey (closing date: 30 January 2026).
We are really keen to gather feedback from a wide range of businesses from micro to large please share this survey with your networks.
Forogh Rahmani, Director of Local London, said: “Boosting skills and employment is at the heart of our new Vision for Growth.
Since researching and publishing our current Local Skills Improvement Plan we have made great strides towards aligning skills and training with real-world needs of local businesses. Across the sub-region there is far greater collaboration than there was, and the Local London Skills Providers Network is a brilliant example of this.
The workplace is changing at pace, and our LSIP must keep up. That’s why we’re asking employers from across the sub-region to contribute their views and guide our work to ensure it reflects their priorities.”
Watch our video to find out more about skills and employment in the sub-region and how you can shape future training.
Get involved and fill vacancies
Our Connect to Work and Trailblazers programmes, funded by government, present opportunities for businesses and health sector colleagues to play an active role in helping local people find and stay in work.
- Discover how Connect To Work can help you fill vacancies and its in-work support: local.london/connect-to-work
- Discover how Trailblazers can help you recruit talent: local.london/trailblazers
For more information, contact llconnecttowork@redbridge.gov.uk
More ways to get involved – supporting young people
Our Careers Hub team work with over 218 mainstream and specialist schools in our sub-region. From offering work experience, to sharing your experiences with young people as a volunteer ‘Enterprise Advisor’ or taking part in careers fairs, you can play crucial role in inspiring and broadening the horizons of young people.
- Discover more about our Careers Hub: careershub.local.london
For more information, contact: careershub.east@redbridge.gov.uk
More support for employers
Our Work Connections website has a growing library of resources to help employers find and recruit talent, become more inclusive employers and much more. Visit workconnections.london
Our thanks to the brilliant speakers in our film:
- Forogh Rahmani - Director, Local London.
- Mark Hilton - Policy Delivery Director, BusinessLDN.
- Phillip Doyle - Senior Policy Manager, Local London.
- Matt Robinson - CEO, GetZero.
- Asfa Sohail - Deputy CEO and Group Principal, LSEC and Co-Chair of the Local London Skills Providers Network.
- Cathy Duncan - LSIP Engagement Officer, Local London.
Discover more about our Local Skills Improvement Plan (LSIP): local.london/lsip
If you would like to be part of shaping the future of skills complete our LSIP survey.
Interested in finding out more? Please contact us, we'd love to hear from you.
- 28th November 2025
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Join our team: Integration Officer
Are you passionate about helping people into good work and shaping a fairer, more inclusive labour market? This is your chance to lead a role that truly matters.
We’re looking for someone who can connect, influence, and inspire; someone who thrives on building strategic relationships and turning ideas into action. You’ll be at the heart of our mission to deliver high-fidelity supported employment services across the sub-region, ensuring employers embrace inclusive practices and open doors for everyone.
About the role:
- Job reference: RQ002355
- Application closing date: 08/12/2025
- Location: Hybrid / Greater London
- Salary: £49,056.00 - £52,194.00 pro-rata
- Role type: permanent, full time
What you’ll do:
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Lead the way in developing strong, inclusive partnerships with employers and stakeholders across sectors.
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Champion supported employment principles like job carving, reasonable adjustments, and values-based recruitment.
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Design and deliver training and workshops that empower employers to adopt inclusive practices.
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Act as the bridge between borough teams and employers, ensuring collaboration and consistency across the sub-region.
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Create practical resources and toolkits that make inclusive recruitment simple and effective.
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Organise impactful events that showcase success stories and inspire change.
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Drive continuous improvement by embedding IPS and SEQF fidelity in service delivery.
About you:
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You’re not just experienced; you’re motivated by purpose. You understand the employment and skills system and have a track record of building partnerships that deliver results.
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You’re a confident communicator, a skilled project manager, and someone who believes that work should work for everyone.
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Knowledge of supported employment models (IPS, SEQF) is a bonus, but your passion for inclusion is what really counts.
Why join us
- Work on impactful programmes that transform lives. Learn about our programmes.
- Engage with a diverse network of stakeholders and communities.
- Be part of a forward-thinking team committed to innovation and success.
Note: you will be employed by London Borough of Redbridge (on Local London’s behalf)
To apply for this post, you must submit an online application form along with uploading a copy of your CV and cover letter.
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All short-listed applicants will need to demonstrate proof of right to work in the UK.
We are committed to employment practices that promote diversity and inclusion in employment and welcome applications from qualified applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sex, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, colour, race, religion, or belief.
- 27th November 2025
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Learning from our E-business support programme
Following the launch of our Vision for Growth last week, which is built around four missions including supporting business and enterprise, we have published our E-business evaluation report. This report analyses the impact made and learning to be taken from our free digital support programme which ran from October 2021 to September 2024.
Designed to support to micro, small and medium-sized businesses to adopt digital technologies to grow and become more resilient, the programme successfully supported over 3,000 local businesses across the boroughs in the Local London sub-region.
Digital and business experts from three delivery partners - Enterprise Enfield, Newham College, and South East Enterprise – delivered the programme across eight boroughs (Barking and Dagenham, Bexley, Enfield, Greenwich, Havering, Newham, Redbridge and Waltham Forest), which resulted in safeguarding over 4,000 jobs and leading to over £57m increase in business revenue.
Testament to the success of the Local London E-business programme, the model was adopted, taking onboard our feedback and learning, to help SMEs across the whole of London benefit from developing their own digital knowledge.
The feedback detailed in the report highlights learning and successes, which are shared for future iterations of similar programmes. The Local London E-business programme was well received and appreciated by SMEs. In fact, 9 out of 10 businesses who responded to Local London’s survey considered the programme effective or very effective.
Mayor Rokhsana Fiaz OBE, Chair of Local London’s Growth Board and Mayor of Newham commented:
“Through expertise of the three local providers Enterprise Enfield (working in Enfield, Redbridge and Waltham Forest), Newham College (covering Barking and Dagenham, Havering, and Newham), and South East Enterprise (Bexley and Greenwich), the programme supported thousands of businesses to build up their digital skills, setting them on course to grow their businesses.
The achievements of the programme highlighted in this report speak to the future-changing difference this investment has made to people in our communities.
We are immensely proud that this model, grown in Local London, has been adopted across the capital to provide vital support to our most vulnerable businesses, and we believe that this will contribute to London and the UK achieving its growth and frontier-leading ambitions.”
Discover the London-wide support for SMEs: www.businessforlondon.co.uk
Discover more about our Vision for Growth: local.london/vision
If you would like to be part of delivering our Vision get in touch.
- 25th November 2025
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East London boroughs identify 15 transport investments to support London and UK growth strategies
Last week Local London published its Vision for Growth across its nine member boroughs, setting out ambitions to create a place where all can live well, succeed and thrive.
Researched and written by leading independent think tank, Centre for London, the Vision highlights how unlocking growth in the Local London sub-region will play a key role in meeting the UK’s prosperity ambitions.
The Vision provides a blueprint for growth, supporting the London Growth Plan and the UK government’s national industrial strategy and growth ambitions. It also highlights how chronic under-investment in infrastructure is limiting growth.
While the Growth Plan for London identified three key investment priorities - Stratford upgrade, DLR extension and the Bakerloo Line extension - Local London’s own research, produced by GC Insight*, goes further and identifies 15 priorities for investment.
The GC Insight report, which outlines the socio-economic benefits that each of these projects could catalyse, is already informing Local London’s advocacy and drive for investment, part of discussions at the sub-region’s first Investment Forum on 18 November 2025.
These transport infrastructure investments are key to:
- Ensuring London’s growth is sustainable by, for example, utilising alternative routes such as the river.
- Attracting businesses to our boroughs and enabling businesses to access the skills and workforce that they need to grow.
- Improving the experience of millions journeys in and out of the sub-region, helping residents access good jobs, education/training, services and social activities.
- Unlocking housing and investment in local services and economies.
- Responding to the needs of South East England and local freeports, in particular, to accommodate huge expected growth in freight.
Mayor Fiaz, Chair of Local London’s Growth Board and Mayor of Newham, said “For a number of years, investment in transport has not matched growth in our boroughs. This is holding up building much-needed housing and amenity, adversely affecting access to jobs and health services, and leading to high levels of car usage, which is negatively affecting air quality.
These issues affect us all, but the impacts are most especially felt by our in-need communities. Stalling transport investment is not an option.
With this appraisal of the sub-regional opportunities and challenges ahead, we will fortify our case for urgent transport investment to achieve the potential of this part of the capital.”
A spokesperson for GC Insight said “Our research shows that growth in east London—both north and south of the river—is being constrained by a lack of investment in transport infrastructure. Unlocking these projects will deliver far-reaching benefits, from boosting housing supply and improving air quality to creating jobs and enhancing quality of life.”
* GC Insight formerly operating as ekosgen
Discover more about our Vision for Growth: local.london/vision
If you would like to be part of delivering our Vision get in touch.
- 25th November 2025
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Local leaders unite to discuss housing in east London
Leaders, Mayor and Chief Executives from our nine boroughs joined together in Enfield to discuss housing development with Tom Copley, Deputy Mayor for Housing and Residential Development.
With a population growing faster than elsewhere in the capital, boroughs in the Local London sub-regional partnership are seeking to attract investment to unlock housing and infrastructure to support thriving communities.
The boroughs’ recently launched Vision for Growth highlights the sub-region’s vast opportunities, as home to 55% of London’s undeveloped land and connections to UK and international markets.
Home to many of London’s biggest development and growth opportunities, the sub-region’s new Vision outlines how working together, partners across the nine boroughs can capitalise on opportunities to create a place where everyone can live well and succeed.
During their visit to Enfield, delegates were given an exclusive tour of Meridian Water, the Council’s landmark regeneration scheme set to deliver 10,000 new homes and 6,000 jobs adjacent to the Lee Valley Regional Park.
The tour also showcased the Enfield Construction Skills Academy, a pioneering initiative established by Enfield Council, Countryside Partnerships, and Capital City College. The Academy is equipping approximately 500 learners annually with vital skills through apprenticeships and training courses, ensuring local people can access high-quality employment opportunities and play an active role in shaping the area’s transformation.
Tom Copley, Deputy Mayor for Housing and Residential Development said: “Tackling the housing crisis in London is a top priority for the Mayor and me, and we are doing everything we can to deliver more homes of all tenures. Today’s discussions help support our work by focusing on how new investment in housing and infrastructure across east London boroughs will strengthen communities and unlock the capital’s full economic potential. We look forward to working together to deliver the homes in London we desperately need as we build a better and fairer city for all.”
Cllr Okereke Chair of Local London and Leader of Greenwich, said "This is an incredibly exciting time for our sub-region. Our newly launched Vision sets out the significant opportunities ahead, while highlighting the critical need for investment across our boroughs. Alongside attracting that investment, we are focused on unlocking housing and infrastructure and driving forward employment and skills. The Enfield Construction Skills Academy is a fantastic example of equipping local people with the expertise they need to access quality jobs and play a central role in our growth journey.”
Cllr Ergin Erbil, Leader of Enfield Council, said: “Enfield continues to create decent jobs and build decent homes for local people. We have a good history of delivering major projects that improve our neighbourhoods and create opportunities for our residents. Meridian Water shows our commitment to building successful communities where everyone can do well. We’re especially proud of the Enfield Construction Skills Academy. It’s a partnership that could be copied in other places, and we were pleased to share what we’ve learned with colleagues from across our sub-region today.”
Discover more about our Vision for Growth: local.london/vision
If you would like to be part of delivering our Vision get in touch.
- 20th November 2025
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Skills and Employment Summit: Building an Integrated System for Growth
On 12 November Local London hosted a Skills and Employment Summit to drive forward an integrated approach to skills and workforce development across our sub-region.
Despite many successes to celebrate, the sub-region’s rapid population growth combined with persistent inequalities underscore the crucial need to tackle barriers constraining people and businesses in boroughs in north east and south east London.
To address this, Local London has placed boosting skills and employment at the heart of its new Vision.
Supported by the Mayor of London and BusinessLDN, the half-day event at City Hall brought together employers, education providers, local authorities, policy partners, and community organisations to explore practical solutions for recruitment, workforce development, and inclusive growth.
With distinguished speakers from government, education, training and business, the summit celebrated local successes and introduced new initiatives that will help thousands more people find good work in the sub-region.
Recently launched Connect to Work and Trailblazers programmes, funded by government, present opportunities for businesses and health sector colleagues to play an active role in helping local people find and stay in work.
While the new Local Skills Improvement Plan (LSIP) will further align education and training with the needs of local businesses, helping people in this part of London to gain the skills they need to benefit from roles on their doorstep.
Cllr Ray Morgon, Chair of the Local London Skills and Employment Board and Leader of LB of Havering said “With a population set to exceed 3 million by 2050, there is an urgent need to create an integrated system that serves local people and businesses. We will be launching our Vision for inclusive and sustainable growth later this month and boosting employment and skills is right at the heart of this. To be effective, we need collaboration. Today’s Summit brought together people who can make that change, and we urge businesses, education and training providers, health partners to work with us to develop the cohesive system we need.”
The Local London Vision sets out our plan for the driving sustainable and inclusive employment backdrop of strategies that are catalysing change at a national and London level, including the London Growth Plan and the Inclusive Talent Strategy, and complementing national, London and borough growth and investment plans.
Our thanks to all our brilliant speakers and panellists:
- Nicki Hay MBE - Director of Apprenticeship Strategy and Policy | BPP Education Group, Skills England Board Member, AELP Chair
- Michael Morley - Group Director, DWP London
- Erica Moses-Neacy - Strategic Workforce Planning Specialist, Future Skills Team, TfL
- Asfa Sohail - Deputy CEO and Group Principal, LSEC and Co-Chair of the Local London Skills Providers Network
- Deputy Mayor Howard Dawber OBE, Business and Growth
- Janet Gardner OBE – Principal and CEO, Waltham Forest College
- Matt Robinson – CEO, GetZero
- Mark Hilton - Policy Delivery Director, BusinessLDN
- Christopher Rocks - Supervisory Economist, GLA Economics
- Forogh Rahmani – Director, Local London
Thanks to our partners supporting this event:
Discover more about the LSIP local.london/lsip
If you would like to be part of delivering our LSIP, get in touch: lsip.locallondon@redbridge.gov.uk
- 18th November 2025
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Local London launches new Vision at Investment and Development Forum
Local London calls on partners to accelerate investment and create good growth
Local London, the capital’s biggest sub-regional partnership, launched its new Vision for Growth today at its inaugural Investment and Development Forum.
The event, held at The Good Hotel on Royal Victoria Dock, brought together public and private sector investors with delegates from nine boroughs to unveil the new Vision and initiate discussions to unlock investment opportunities.
Researched and authored by Centre for London, the capital’s independent think tank, the Vision sets out how partners across Local London will accelerate growth and tackle inequality in its member boroughs: Barking & Dagenham, Bexley, Bromley, Enfield, Greenwich, Havering, Newham, Redbridge and Waltham Forest.
This research reveals that the Local London sub-region has the key ingredients for growth:
- Local London is home to around 2.7 million people and is set to reach 3 million by 2050, the sub-region’s population is larger than Birmingham, Manchester and Liverpool combined.
- The sub-region contributes over £60 billion to the economy annually and has grown faster than any other part of Outer London since 2010.
- Employment has risen at twice the UK rate, rising by 9.1% since 2010.
These act as natural advantages for the sub-region. Growth could both benefit the local population as well as stimulate wider economic benefits for London and the rest of the UK.
A sub-region with a fast growing and skilled population
With the fastest growing population in the capital, Local London is home to a third of the capital’s families and the highest proportion of under 18's. Nearly half (46%) of Local London’s places are characterised by vibrant migrant and student neighbourhoods.
These diverse communities are united by a common thread – the overwhelming majority of the sub-region’s residents are proud to live there. In Centre for London’s polling with Savanta, three-quarters stated they felt ‘proud’ or ‘very proud’ of their area.
This population already boasts impressive skills achievements. In 2023-24, 136,000 residents achieved Level 2-3 qualifications (equivalent to GCSE’s and A-Levels) – the highest across the capital. At university level, the sub-region has the largest cohort of London’s higher education achievements at undergraduate level, holding that position since 2018. With a highly dynamic and skilled population, the residents of Local London could be the key to investment and innovation in the area.
The sub-region's strong economic base
Additionally, the sub-region has a strong economic base. The number of businesses has grown by 44% in the sub-region in the last decade, 10% higher than the London average. This has seen more residents reap the benefits of economic growth. There has been a rapid increase in employment since 2010, averaging 9.1% across the sub-region which is twice the national rate. Meanwhile economic inactivity has dropped by 3% among working-age men and 10% among working-age women.
However, there is still work to do to maximise the potential of the sub-region and ensure economic growth benefits everyone. The sub-region has the lowest gross weekly pay in capital and some communities remain the most deprived in the country. In one statistic from Centre for London and Savanta’s polling – 1 in 5 Local London residents rated the availability of quality, well-paid jobs in the area as ‘poor’.
Meanwhile, the sub-region’s productivity growth has fallen below both the London and national average – this means Local London’s workers produce less per hour worked than their peers nationally and regionally, holding back local prosperity and the wider economy.
Decisive action to close prosperity gap
Decisive action is required to prevent this prosperity gap widening, and the building blocks for this are in place. Local London has the people – a dynamic and diverse population; the skills – a community ready and willing to learn; and the business – a strong foundational economy, growing faster than all other Outer London areas. Despite these positives, the potential of North East and South East London remains unrealised.
As a sub-region, it’s time to match the opportunities to the potential of the residents and business. Local London’s vision includes steps to:
- Attract investment through a regular investment summit alongside an investment portfolio to provide a healthy pipeline of opportunities.
- Unlock infrastructure by advocating for critical major projects with clear economic benefits for residents and businesses.
- Support businesses with access to talent and quality workspaces.
- Create a joined-up skills and employment offer with employers, education providers, community organisers and health partners to support residents to get the help to succeed and thrive.
Cllr Anthony Okereke, Chair of Local London and Leader of the Royal Borough of Greenwich, said “Across our boroughs, we are united in our commitment to driving sustainable and inclusive growth that benefits both our communities and the wider economy. Recent research by Centre for London highlights the scale of opportunity in our sub-region, and the damaging impact of delaying vital investment.
Our Vision builds on a strong track record and a deep understanding of our unique strengths. It sets out a bold, actionable plan to unlock the sub-region’s unmissable potential. Through four strategic missions, we will attract investment, unlock infrastructure, support enterprise, and boost skills and employment.
We are calling on government, businesses, and education partners to work with us to accelerate investment and create thriving communities with quality homes, vibrant commercial spaces, good jobs, and seamless connectivity. It is vital we act now.”
Rob Anderson, Research Director at Centre for London, said: “One of the government’s key pledges was to make work pay. To do so, we need to enable our sub-regional and local governments to work directly with local residents – matching their interests, skills and circumstances to local jobs, businesses and new opportunities.
Local London have set out an ambitious plan, building on historical success in regeneration, covering all corners of the sub-region. The foundations for inclusive and equitable growth are there. Now, it’s time to take actions to make sure residents, businesses and investors benefit as we realise the potential of London’s biggest sub-region.”
Discover our exciting Vision for the sub-region in our video
Explore the Local London Vision local.london/vision
If you would like to be part of delivering our Vision, get in touch: hello.localLondon@redbridge.gov.uk
- 11th November 2025
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Join our team: Executive Support Officer role
Are you a dynamic, well organised, experienced officer with strong communication skills and the ability to work across multiple organisations?
We're looking for an Executive Support Officer to work with the Director of Local London and the Local London team in managing executive functions and supporting professional working with senior officers from our nine member boroughs.
About the role:
- Job reference: RQ002257
- Application closing date: 24/11/2025
- Location: Hybrid / Greater London
- Salary: £49,056.00 - £52,194.00 pro-rata
- Role type: permanent, part-time (21.6hrs)
What you’ll be doing:
- Providing high level, professional executive assistance and administrative support to the Director, including the monitoring of e-mails, enquiries, and correspondence to ensure they are dealt with appropriately, managing and maintaining their calendar, arranging appointments, meetings and ensuring they have the correct information and papers for their meetings.
- Providing daily management and co-ordination of the activities of the Director of Local London responding to continual changes in priorities and political sensitivities.
- Scheduling and organising both the Local London Growth Board and the Local London Skills and Employment Board, including management of its membership list, minuting of meetings and management of action log. To support the Senior Policy Manager and Senior Policy Officers in the production, management and circulation of papers to timetable.
- Supporting the Director and senior managers with Local London’s responsibilities under Redbridge Council’s governance arrangements and liaison with Chairs and members of Local London advisory boards.
- To be Local London’s lead on corporate responsibilities including health and safety, information governance and corporate resilience, managing Local London’s response on these and attending relevant Boards and Committees as required.
- To monitor, encourage and support staff to ensure they complete mandatory training, and they are aware of opportunities to receive relevant and appropriate learning and development to aid career development.
- To work with the Director and senior management on monthly monitoring, ensuring that the team complete required budgetary reporting for Redbridge Council. To schedule and organise the Programme Board between Local London and Redbridge staff, including the management and circulation of papers to timetable and monitoring of actions.
- Any other duties appropriate to the job and grade as required by the Director.
What we’re looking for:
- Significant experience of providing high level, professional executive assistance and administrative support to a Chief Executive/Corporate Director/Senior Leader.
- Experience and understanding of working in local government/political environment.
- Proficient level of IT competence including Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint with a willingness to develop skills further. May include project management systems and other databases.
- Experience in delivery of Project Management
- Be able to prioritise day to day operational and strategic programmes of work based on changing demands.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills relevant to a wide range of stakeholders.
- Experience of liaising and working effectively with colleagues across service areas and partner organisations.
Why join us
You’ll be at the heart of an ambitious organisation supporting growth and shaping skills and employment support across north east and south east London.
Note: you will be employed by London Borough of Redbridge (on Local London’s behalf)
To apply for this post, you must submit an online application form along with uploading a copy of your CV and cover letter.
All short-listed applicants will need to demonstrate proof of right to work in the UK.
We are committed to employment practices that promote diversity and inclusion in employment and welcome applications from qualified applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sex, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, colour, race, religion, or belief.
- 23rd September 2025
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First view of new Vision at London Real Estate Forum
Local London trailed its new Vision for the sub-region at the London Real Estate Forum event on 17 September to key investors and developers.
In partnership with Centre for London, Local London is developing a Vision highlighting opportunities in the nine boroughs to the east of the capital as a great place to live, work, learn, invest and set up a business.
The Vision will reflect wider policy strategies for London and the UK, and complement the recently launched Opportunity London Prospectus which includes a large share of real estate and infrastructure opportunities on or coming to market in our boroughs.
Built around four key missions, the Vision will set the direction for an ambitious programme that boosts productivity and skills, unlocks our infrastructure potential and drives investment into our diverse and dynamic economy.
Discover why our sub-region is an exciting place to live, work and do business in our video
Mayor Fiaz OBE, Chair of London London’s Growth Board and Mayor of Newham, said:
“I have always said, London is East. With unmatched land for development, a young and diverse workforce, Local London can become the engine for inclusive growth for the capital and country.
This autumn we will publish our refreshed Vision, reflecting our sub-region’s shared aspirations for unlocking our potential. Working together and with our public and private sector partners, we will transform Local London into a place that is ready to grow responsibly, celebrates its diversity, rich heritage and vast green spaces, where everyone can live well, succeed, and thrive.”
Cllr Morgon, Chair of Local London’s Skills and Employment Board and Leader of LB Havering, commented:
“At the heart of our Vision and all this opportunity, are our people. They shape our sub-region’s character. This is a place where everyone can flourish.
Over the next five years, Local London will have an inclusive and joined up skills and employment offer for residents and businesses that is future-facing, driving productivity and prosperity, ensuring everyone has the opportunity to succeed into good work and raise their living standards, in a changing economy.”
Antonia Jennings, Chief Executive Officer, Centre for London, said:
“We are delighted to have been involved in developing a Vision for this exciting sub-region. Local London is an unbeatable area of opportunity across the northeast and southeast of the capital, offering significant growth potential for businesses, developers and investors.”
Explore the Local London Vision (publication planned for autumn 2025) local.london/vision
If you would like to be part of delivering our Vision, get in touch: hello.localLondon@redbridge.gov.uk
- 19th September 2025
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Major opportunity is east in London’s new prospectus
Opportunity London launched their new prospectus at the London Real Estate Forum on 17 September.
Backed by the Mayor of London, London Councils, HM Government and 70 industry partners, the prospectus is the front door into London for investors, comprising a portfolio of investor-ready projects with expert guidance to navigate planning and delivery.
The prospectus features an infrastructure development pipeline with four of London’s major transport hubs, along with energy, residential across all tenures including student accommodation, logistics, life sciences and leisure schemes across the city.
Ten of the 25 live opportunities that are seeking over £22bn of investment are in our boroughs, including:
- Barking and Dagenham: Barking Town Centre, Thames Road, Barking Riverside, and Beckton Riverside Phase 2.
- Enfield: Meridian Waters.
- Newham: Royal Albert Docks - Education Campus, Royal Albert Dock and Silvertown – Royal Docks. As well as Silvertown Partnership which has secured investment.
- Waltham Forest: Walthamstow Central Interchange Regeneration.
In addition, the prospectus identifies 15 flagship investment opportunities coming to market across London, offering estimated returns between 6 to 20+%, including four stand-out places in our sub-region to the east of the capital, located in:
- Queen Elizabeth Park.
- Barking.
- Royal Docks.
- Thamesmead.
Complementing the launch of the Opportunity London Prospectus, Local London trailed their new Vision for Growth at the London Real Estate Forum. The Vision is set to highlight opportunities in the nine boroughs to the east of the capital as a great place to live, work, learn, invest and set up a business.
With an annual GVA of around £68bn, land available for development and a population of 2.7million, this is the fastest growing part of London and a prime location for investors, developers and businesses.
Mayor Fiaz, Chair of Local London’s Growth Board and Mayor of Newham described the opportunity in Local London at LREF “We have got the ideas, and the drive and the ambition for our people and place. We are home to 2.7 million people and growing, this is the fastest growing part of London. We have thousands of homes to build on land that has to be unlocked.
The size of the opportunity here along with our strategic location and strong national and international links, make this part of London an unmatched prospect for investment, quality development and inclusive growth.”
The Prospectus is available as a live digital edition that will be continuously updated as new opportunities emerge across the capital.
Explore the full London Investment Prospectus: https://opportunity.london
⇒ Discover the Local London Vision (publication planned for autumn 2025) local.london/vision