Message from the Deputy Leader, Cllr Sharon Thompson
Birmingham is a city of immense potential and plays a pivotal role in delivering the government’s growth mission. Our economy has the capacity to grow by £6 billion if we raise productivity to match that of comparable European cities and fully unlock the opportunities available to us.
At the heart of this ambition is inclusive economic growth, a core principle of the Birmingham City Vision developed collaboratively by city partners through the Shaping Birmingham’s Future Together programme. This vision is about ensuring that economic progress translates into real tangible benefits for all our citizens.
That means creating more and better jobs, raising skill levels, increasing wages, expanding opportunities for local businesses, and transforming places across the city. By investing in skills and employment pathways, we can build a resilient, future ready workforce and ensure that Birmingham’s growth is not only accelerated but shared.