ipswich.gov.uk

Object

Representation ID: 5401

Received: 03/03/2015

Respondent: Northern Fringe Protection Group

Number of people: 323

Legally compliant? Not specified

Sound? No

Duty to co-operate? Not specified

Based on past trends, jobs are unlikely to grow by 625pa to 2031. EEFM forecasts are based on higher population projections than ONS projections and the sectors forecast to grow don't align with the Strategic Economic Plan. There is over-reliance on retail jobs. The target may not be achievable without government funding and improved transport infrastructure. Job forecasts in the Core Strategies of Ipswich and neighbouring authorities are 26% higher than EEFM and are unrealistic. Unclear whether the target relates to Ipswich or the Ipswich Policy Area. If the latter a separate jobs target must be established. Indicators are needed.