ipswich.gov.uk

Object

Representation ID: 25714

Received: 04/03/2019

Respondent: Suffolk Chamber of Commerce

We will be pleased to work with Ipswich Borough Council with the aim of helping to deliver the economic, business and job growth namely 15,580 jobs by 2036. Nevertheless, we wonder whether this target is realistic given the challenge of delivering new housing, the future supply of labour and skills and the possible effects of Brexit. Furthermore, a recent report by Centre for Cities highlighted that Ipswich was losing more people per annum than other towns and cities. However, we reiterate the point that sites currently allocated for employment should be sustained due to their importance for economic growth.