Comment

Representation ID: 18930

Received: 19/02/2007

Respondent: Rother Voluntary Action

Skills land and premises and a modern communications infrastructure are the key. Public sector can assist prosperity by creating an enabling environment to allow public sector to develop faster. Barriers to business growth are skills, land and communications. Any unmet needs for business land and premises would be clearer in situations of high growth rates. Out commuting brings net wealth inflow to the District. Better work opportunities may lessen tendancy. Commuters also provide economic base for train companies, without which other travel times may not be sustainable. Second homes/investment may have greater negative impact.