Recent headlines and policy statements show a clear direction of travel: governments at every level are zeroing in on a few core priorities to drive economic and social wellbeing. As London Sport delivers its own strategy, staying attuned to where political energy is focused helps ensure we’re aligned with the broader socio-political landscape.
- At the national level, the UK Government has made economic growth its “Number 1 mission,” with a target of 2.5% sustained annual growth. The top three levers inferred by Chancellor Rachel Reeves and media reports:
- 1) Infrastructure and regional development
- 2) Energy and green economy
- 3) Housing and planning
- In London, the Mayor’s 10-year London Growth Plan aims for 2% annual productivity growth, with the top three priorities centred on:
- 1) Boosting productivity and innovation
- 2) Expanding housing and infrastructure
- 3) Investing in skills and employment
- Across Europe, mayors of major cities have identified their top challenges as:
- 1) Climate action (63%)
- 2) Affordable housing (34%)
- 3) Social inclusion and equity (33%)
Despite geographical differences, this political congruency offers fertile ground for more joined-up thinking and robust collaboration on the societal challenges we all face.