Opening the Door for Housing Development 16 th September 2015.

Opening the Door for Housing Development 16th September 2015

Programme

1:45 Welcome and Introductions – Patrick Farrington

1:55 HCA Overview – Christine Addison

2:15 Stoke-on-Trent Housing Zone Launch – Carl Brazier

2:25 Investment Options – Gareth Blacker, Rob Freer

2:40 Jobs and Skills development in the construction sector – Rob Boucherat

2:50 Conclusions and Discussion

3:00 Close, Refreshments 1-1 Discussions, and Networking

Patrick FarringtonLEP Board Member

Leader Stafford Borough Council

Welcome and Introductions

Quick Overview

• Economy

• Economy developing well with employment levels back to pre recession and GVA in the LEP has increased by over £2.2bn between 2009 and 2013 (£16.5bn to £18.7bn)

• But Skills, Infrastructure, and business productivity challenges remain

• Our Focus is on Core City, Connected County, Competitive Urban Centres, Sector Growth, Skilled Workforce

• We work with other LEPs and partners to secure the best outcomes for our communities

There’s a lot more as well on the fact sheet…..

LEP and Housing

• Issues

• Nearly 3,400 homes per annum need to be built to meet existing commitments

• Economic Impact

• Lack of local affordable housing limits business growth

• Every £1 spent on construction generates a further £2.09 on economic activity, higher than the return to most other sectors including advanced manufacturing and finance;

• 50,000 new homes create 75,000 new jobs;

• LEP Action and Investment

• Local Growth Fund, Growing Places Fund, Skills investment

Areas Where We Believe the LEP Can Help• Based on research undertaken for the LEP involving

consultation;

• Step 1: Funding Navigation & Communication of Benefits - today

• Step 2: Develop Programme of Projects.

• Step 3: Develop Pilot Project(s)

• Step 4: Discussion with neighbouring LEPs

• Step 5: Integrate other stakeholders into the process

• Step 6: Communicate the benefit of housing development

• Step 7: Key Resources

What are your thoughts?