SOLACE responds to Industrial Strategy white paper
Monday, 27 November 2017 15:10
Statement from Martin Swales, Solace Spokesperson for Economic
Prosperity and Housing, in response to the publication of the
Industrial Strategy White Paper. “Solace believes that national
prosperity is rooted in unlocking local prosperity. The very
welcome recognition of “place” as one of the five foundations of
the Industrial Strategy shows that...Request free trial
Statement from Martin Swales, Solace Spokesperson
for Economic Prosperity and Housing, in response to the
publication of the Industrial Strategy White
Paper.
“Solace believes that national
prosperity is rooted in unlocking local prosperity.
The very welcome recognition of “place” as
one of the five foundations of the Industrial
Strategy shows that Government has listened to
local government. In particular, the commitment to
develop Local Industrial Strategies represents a
significant opportunity for all parts of the country to
benefit from future economic prosperity and enable
councils to tackle genuine inclusive growth.
Local government needs certainty, stability and
flexibility to play our full part in creating the
conditions for economic success. Our strength lies in the
unique leadership role that we play in our areas by br
okering partnerships across sectors, aligning investment
and policy decisions on transport, housing, skills and
other issues. Financial stability for local government is
vital to allow continued investment in our local areas
and ensure that no one in our communities gets left
behind.
We look forward to working with Government and
supporting Solace members to translate the Industrial
Strategy into local delivery. As one element of this
work, we recently launched our position paper
on Skills and Local Economic Growth.
It is more important now than ever that the
Industrial Strategy is a catalyst to bring vital
employment growth in local areas ensuring Every Job
Counts. Local government, with its democratic mandate,
knowledge, experience and powers, is best - placed to
ensure that it does. ”
|
