At last night’s Public Cabinet meeting (23 February) the Council approved a new Economic Growth Strategy for Bexley paving the way for an even brighter future for the borough.
Building on a decade of success in jobs, development and infrastructure, the new strategy – “Ready for tomorrow, growing for a better future”, sets out how Bexley will deliver inclusive growth and real benefits for local people.
Local people and businesses were consulted on the draft Economic Growth Strategy in December 2025/January 2026 and their views are reflected in the final document.
The strategy highlights the Boroughs strengths and how these can be built on and developed to support good growth in the future. It focuses on:
Clear outcomes that make a real difference to everyday life.
Themes and principles to ensure fairness, opportunity and resilience.
Ambitious projects to attract investment and support new skills, innovation and a more prosperous economy.
One of the first outcomes of the Economic Growth Strategy, a new cultural strategy was also approved at Public Cabinet. This recognises the value of Bexley’s arts and culture and sets out how this can be harnessed and used to support future growth.
Cllr David Leaf, Leader of Bexley Council, said:
“Bexley is a great place to live, work and raise a family and our new Economic Growth Strategy will ensure we can do more to attract businesses, investment and jobs into our Borough. While the country faces difficult economic challenges, we are clear that there are significant opportunities here in Bexley and we are eager to work with partners to deliver good sustainable growth for Bexley.
We recognise that good growth is about more than jobs and investment. That’s why we are proud of our excellent green spaces, heritage sites, family friendly neighbourhoods, our bustling town centres, excellent schools and rich arts and culture and these leave us well positioned for good growth in Bexley.
These are exciting times for our great Borough. The Economic Growth Strategy is the foundation for future growth, supports our ambitions and aspirations and demonstrates that Bexley is open for business. We look forward to working more closely with partners. Together we’ll be ready for tomorrow and growing for a better future.”
Cllr Cafer Munur, Bexley’s Cabinet Member for Place Shaping, said:
“We know that Bexley is one of London and the South-East’s best-kept secrets, blessed with an array of cultural treasures and miles of precious green and blue spaces.
#CelebratingBexley our year long programme of cultural and creative events demonstrates the strength of local partnerships that we have in our Borough and the power of community making on place and people.
The Economic Growth Strategy builds on this partner first approach and outlines our shared vision for Bexley. Together we’ll be ready for tomorrow and growing for a better future.”
You can find out more about Bexley’s Economic Growth strategy at www.bexley.gov.uk/growth
