Paul Marinko 14 October 2026

Calls for all councils to develop unique place-based growth plans

Calls for all councils to develop unique place-based growth plans image
Hammersmith & Fulham LBC leader and London Councils chair Cllr Stephen Cowan © Hammersmith & Fulham LBC

Hammersmith & Fulham LBC leader and London Councils chair Cllr Stephen Cowan has called on every council to develop their own place-based economic plans.

Speaking at an international economic forum arranged by the London borough he said: ‘Our national economies are grappling with American and Chinese dominance over technological innovation, investment and manufacturing. The challenge now, and for decades to come, is how to respond.

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