Have your say on the Growth of Redbridge
Commissioners will reach out to community groups, residents associations, local business and charities and those who are part of and connected with the council and other statutory services.
Commissioners will hold a series of online conversations, which anyone is welcome to join. The first round of conversations will be focused on identifying the challenges of growth, which will run from July 20th to August 3rd. The second round of conversations will be focused on identifying ideas and solutions, which will run until the end of August.
You can meet:
- Sophia de Sousa (all welcome) by booking a timeslot here
- Bethia McNeil (young people and the voluntary sector) by booking a timeslot here
- Immy Kaur (young people, built environment professionals and culture&leisure groups) by booking a timeslot here
- David Ubaka (businesses and developers) by booking a timeslot here
- Steve Bullock (residents and the voluntary sector) by booking a timeslot here
- Yashmin Harun (residents and faith groups) by booking a timeslot here
Categories have only been introduced to facilitate the discussions around specific topics. All timeslots are open to everyone so you can book the day and time you prefer with all Commissioners.
Please email us at growthcommission@redbridge.gov.uk if you have any questions and want to know more.
What is the Growth Commission
In 2018, we worked with over 1,600 residents to agree to a 'Brave New Towns' approach, which would grow the borough in a balanced and sustainable way. Since then, housing targets set for the borough have increased by 75% and there is more pressure than ever to deliver new homes.
We understand that what is coming ahead can be perceived as uncertain and residents can be worried. But we also know that growth isn't just about new homes, but all of the things we need in our communities: jobs, businesses, green spaces, schools, sustainability, transport and more.
This is why we have decided to set up a Growth Commission to help us understand how to shape growth together with Redbridge’s people and ensure that as we grow, everyone in Redbridge can benefit. It will need to consider the policy context, recognising the obligations and pressures we are facing as a Council alongside the concerns and aspirations of those who live, work, learn and play in Redbridge.
As well as bringing a diverse range of experiences, the Commissioners will have conversations with residents, as well as local businesses, voluntary sector groups, faith leaders, developers and others to explore ways in which to do growth better.
The Commission will operate from July 2020 to September 2020 and commissioners will produce a series of recommendations that will cover a wide range of themes. We will then translate these recommendations into a work programme and action plan that will be launched in autumn 2020.
