The 2022 Waltham Forest Investors' Summit took place on Friday 18 November at Waltham Forest Town Hall. Guests heard from keynote speakers Rob Huckstep, Vice-President at BlackRock, and Kate Ives, Strategic Growth Director at Countryside. Speakers also included Cllr Grace Williams, Leader of Waltham Forest, about plans to deliver growth for the London Borough of Waltham Forest, as well as future opportunities in the construction industry, and how to build on our effective partnerships both within our communities and the development sector.
Thanks to all our guests to the Investors' Summit. To continue the conversation about investment opportunities in Waltham Forest, contact Jonathan Martin, Director of Inward Investment & Higher Education Academic Relationships, on jonathan.martin@walthamforest.gov.uk.
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Hear from Director of Inward Investment, Jonathan Martin
The University of Portsmouth’s board of governors have approved moving to the next stage of delivery of their new campus in Waltham Forest.
This is exciting news for Waltham Forest as the new campus will bring a boost to our economy of up to £372 million over the next 20 years – through new jobs, local supply chains, research opportunities for local businesses and more.
This will be Waltham Forest’s only higher education campus and could host as many as 5,000 students. But it’s not only students coming into the borough who will reap the rewards - this will benefit children and young people, and give them access to cutting edge higher education and training opportunities.
Further updates on this exciting project will be provided in the coming weeks.
Waltham Forest is delivering its economic recovery plan in the aftermath of the pandemic and cost of living crisis. We're carrying forward our legacy as the first ever London Borough of Culture in 2019 through huge investment in culture and education. There's a buzz about our corner of London: people want to live, raise a family and start a business here and the borough continues to live up to its reputation as the creative choice for the capital. We are bursting with culture and energy, bringing many opportunities, such as new creative workspace opening up for small businesses, cultural activities and heritage venues getting a new lease of life.
