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Representation ID: 5690

Received: 02/03/2015

Respondent: Mr Julian Mason

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Duty to co-operate? Not specified

Assumptions regarding jobs growth. To achieve the projected numbers of new jobs, Ipswich would have to enjoy economic growth far in excess of the current situation here or elsewhere nationally. Please identify the special features of the local economy that would justify this exceptional growth. Without convincing evidence that these figures are achievable, many other elements of the strategy are put in doubt. A recent report by Peter Brett Associates questions the viability of developing new offices, industrial units, etc. within Ipswich. This also calls into doubt the likelihood that the ambitious growth figures will be achieved.