Coalition 4 Impact
Making an Impact Together
iSE has been invited with several leading organisations in East Birmingham, to produce a Community Economic Development Plan. A number of non-formal documents to be used as a tool for designing and mobilising a common economic vision for East Birmingham residents and enterprises.
East Birmingham Inclusive Growth Strategy (EBIGS)
EBIGS was developed in alignment with the Midlands HS2 Growth Strategy with input from WMCA and Solihull MBC to address the Birmingham element of the East Birmingham/North Solihull Inclusive Growth Corridor. The key concept is to maximise investment in the area and to create capacity to capture the benefits of this investment to address deprivation and low productivity.
Priorities
Aligning with West Midlands strategies for regional improvement.
- Improved local services
- Business, employment and skills
- Local places and green spaces
- Midland Metro East Birmingham to Solihull extension
- Heavy rail network
Leveraging Unique Opportunities and Potential
Birmingham City Council and its partners will make use of the unique opportunities and potential of East Birmingham to create a clean, safe, prosperous and well-connected place where citizens from all backgrounds have access to excellent housing, education, healthcare, green spaces and employment opportunities. Local communities will work together as part of the team to achieve their aspirations and will share a strong sense of ownership and pride in their area.
The main role of East Birmingham within the wider city region will be as a desirable yet affordable residential area with excellent amenities which is particularly suitable for families with children, and as a centre for low carbon and sustainable industries.
If you are living in East Birmingham, contact us to find out how you can get involved.