We want to give local people the best chances to reach their full potential and are committed to creating and fostering opportunities and environments where they can thrive.
We will ensure that all Medway’s young people have access to good-quality education, and we will support them to be work-ready. Fundamental to this is to support the provision of quality learning and training that enables people of all ages to achieve. There are also strong links between our colleges and universities and local employers to help develop the skills needed for the future and open up employment opportunities.
We have an ambition to accelerate economic growth in Medway to benefit every neighbourhood. We want to see our businesses innovate and grow and attract new businesses to locate here, providing quality employment opportunities for all and enabling local people to thrive. Initiatives such as the relaunched Kent and Medway Business Fund support that work.
Sub-priorities
- Ensure all children and young people access a high-quality, inclusive education
- Work with business partners to ensure education and skills development supports children, young people and adults to lead successful lives, and secure employment opportunities, with targeted support for the unemployed and vulnerable groups
- Develop a strong mixed economy which provides training and work opportunities that support career development, increasing high value businesses and expanding high quality employment
- Develop Medway’s reputation as a home for creative, cultural, and green industries to support a growing economy, maximising our national recognition as a Priority Place for culture and heritage
- Support the growth and diversification of business in our town centres, reflecting the importance of placemaking and regeneration.