Gosport council sets plan to create jobs and improve transport

Summarised from 2 outlets · 4 reports · Updated 29 Oct, 13:46 · Archive

Gosport Borough Council has unveiled a strategy aimed at increasing employment, improving transport and delivering affordable housing.

Gosport Borough Council has unveiled a strategy aimed at creating more jobs, improving transport and delivering affordable housing over the next two years. The plan comes as the borough has one of the lowest levels of job opportunities in Hampshire.

Council leader Cllr Zoe Huggins said increasing employment opportunities is central to her ambitions. She said the area is made up largely of small to medium enterprises and the council must focus on supporting them alongside larger employers. She noted that improving transport would be key to strengthening the economy and making it easier for businesses to establish themselves in the borough.

Cllr Huggins said the council needs to improve walking and cycling, rapid bus transport, and road structures. She added that water transport, including a possible water taxi and working with the existing ferry service, should also be considered. Affordable housing would help ensure businesses can find and retain workers.

The plan sets out six priorities including regenerating the town centre and waterfront, growing the economy, improving services, protecting the environment and heritage, and supporting healthier communities. It aims to attract investment and help businesses grow while improving access to jobs and skills. Discussions are already taking place with major developers, smaller businesses and UK Docks regarding Daedalus waterfront development.

How it is being reported

• More jobs could come to Hampshire town in new council planA council leader hopes a new plan for the future will help create jobs in GosportSouthern Daily Echo · 29 Oct, 13:29
• Gosport council leader reveals what she wants to change in two-year visionMore jobs, better transport and affordable homes are at the heart of ambitions to strengthen the economy in GosportSouthern Daily Echo · 29 Oct, 13:25
• "A strong and clear direction" New plan aims to bring more jobs to GosportA new plan aims to attract investment and help businesses grow, while improving access to jobs, skills and services to GosportThe News, Portsmouth · 28 Oct, 19:59
• "More jobs, better transport and affordable homes" council leader reveals what she wants to change in two yearsIncreasing employment opportunities is a major ambition in GosportThe News, Portsmouth · 28 Oct, 19:53

In this story: Gosport Borough Council · Cllr Zoe Huggins BEM · Gosport · Hampshire · UK Docks · Daedalus

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