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New EDS drafted, consulted on and adopted with accompanying action plan setting out the role of MBC, partners and key stakeholders in delivery. |
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Maidstone Culture and Leisure |
Business Plan agreed and programme of commercial activity commenced. |
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Commercialisation |
Commercialisation Framework adopted and a number of commercial projects developed. |
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Major commercial development opportunities |
Progress against ambition to bring forward major commercial development at sites such as: · Maidstone Medical Campus; · Maidstone East; and · The Mall. |
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High Street Improvements project Phase 3 |
Agree programme and funding. Designs and plans for Phase 3 are being prepared following public consultation. |
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Maidstone Economic Business Partnership |
Develop the partnership to become a strong business voice for Maidstone Borough and work with them to identify as barriers to growth and solutions. |
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Enterprise Hub |
Seek alternate delivery solutions for the establishment of a Maidstone Enterprise Hub. |
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High Level Bridge Project |
Complete the initial phase of work with Network Rail and then complete the project on the western and eastern land sides of the bridge. |
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Access to employment and work experience |
Deliver future jobs fairs and increase the number of businesses attending the event. Increase the number of work placements delivered in the borough. |
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Apprenticeships |
Increase awareness of the benefits of apprenticeships and workforce development, and increase the availability of work experience placements in local businesses. |