Comprising nine London boroughs, Local London contributes £60bn to the economy annually, yet remains overlooked, writes Local London chair Cllr Anthony Okereke

London’s economy has been stagnating for over a decade. Meanwhile, we’ve seen the prosperity gap widen – leaving many Londoners facing the stark reality of living in poverty.

In these conditions, we need to find areas that are ripe for growth that’s both equitable and inclusive. London’s largest sub-regional partnership of local authorities, Local London, has these key ingredients. It’s home to a vibrant population of 2.7m people, boasts half of London’s developable space and has a business base which has grown by 44 per cent over the last decade.

In our new vision, developed by the Centre for London, we set out how we can capitalise on our strong economic foundations and diverse communities to create growth which allows everyone to live well, succeed and thrive.

Comprising nine London boroughs – Barking & Dagenham, Bexley, Bromley, Greenwich, Havering, Newham, Enfield, Redbridge and Waltham Forest – Local London stretches across the North East and South Eastern curve of the capital.

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