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Regeneration and reg In recent years, Hounslow and surrounding boroughs in west London have benefited from a range of regeneration projects, from the creation of a 17,250-capacity stadium for Brentford Football Club to the development of thousands of affordable homes. As new buildings light up the local skyline, it’s only right that the innovation behind so many of these regeneration projects should be celebrated. On June 16, there’ll be a chance to do exactly that at the Regeneration & Regrowth Conference, hosted by West London Local Chambers at Holiday Inn London, Brentford Lock. This two-part event will mark the many developments across the borough and inform delegates about exciting projects that are underway in the area. These projects are creating jobs, providing work for local businesses and powering the local economy. For further information regarding this event see Chamber events on page 41. To book your place visit: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/regeneration-regrowthconference-tickets-301396012587 Part of this regeneration is being driven by Hounslow Council, which has mapped out an ambitious vision for the future of the borough. Karen Mercer, Director Regeneration and Economic Growth at the council, says: “We’ve set out plans to take a strong leadership role, driving long-term transformation and regeneration. The Hounslow: Prosperity and Place framework, approved by the council’s cabinet in January 2022, sets out the ambitious approach to supporting the regeneration and economic growth of the borough. It sets out how we will build on the boroughs’ significant pre-COVID economic strengths, driving a new path for a fairer, more resilient, and diverse future economy, creating good jobs, and providing real opportunity in the borough.”
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The framework focuses on four key areas •
Retain Hounslow’s economic activity – actions to arrest decline and help to retain business activity, especially small businesses.
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Re-image Hounslow’s future economy – our places and future economy and the role of innovation, technology and creativity.
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Reskill and re-employ Hounslow’s residents – enabling them to access skills and employment support and training, and good jobs.
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Regenerate Hounslow – providing planning and development frameworks that guide the right development to the right locations, and that unlock good growth.
Karen continues: “Hounslow was one of the hardest-hit boroughs in the country by the social and economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. We’ve been working alongside our communities to support and
