Councillors will embark on a 'strategic mission' to MIPIM, driving investment for thriving communities and businesses in Hounslow.

The Leader of the Council, Cllr Shantanu Rajawat along with Council Chief Executive, Niall Bolger, is leading a delegation to highlight the borough's investment potential at MIPIM 2024, considered as a premier international real estate event.

Aiming to catalyse regeneration and economic growth, the delegation will promote Hounslow as London's "Gateway to the World," spotlighting sectors like media, technology, and logistics, and its location with direct access to Heathrow Airport, the M4/A4 corridor.

The event will mark the unveiling of 'Opportunity Hounslow,' an investment prospectus detailing the borough's growth opportunities, developmental sites, and its vision as a fertile ground for sustainable and inclusive economic development.

Through strategic partnerships and a commitment to community encouragement, Hounslow seeks to attract investments that resonate with its goals for a 'greener, healthier, and prosperous future'.

Speaking ahead of MIPIM, Cllr Rajawat said: "Our mission is to showcase Hounslow as a dynamic, vibrant and inclusive economy and community, ripe with potential and opportunity.

"We are committed to sustainable growth, community upliftment, and forging robust partnerships.

"MIPIM is the stage where we demonstrate Hounslow's readiness to welcome investment that aligns with our vision for a greener, healthier, and thriving borough."

Brentford FC will also be joining Hounslow cllrs on an international panel in delivering its 'Ambitious for Hounslow' corporate plan.

The council says the strategy envisions a 'robust' local economy enriched by education, skilled work, successful businesses, and vibrant communities, facilitated by a 'spirit of cooperation' across all sectors.

Hounslow Council will attend 22 pre-arranged meetings, participate in 24 panel discussions and presentations, and attend 27 launches.

These activities involve interactions with the Government, the Mayor of London, fellow council members, and potential investment partners says the council.

Hounslow is one of a number of local authorities whose presence at MIPIM is supported by the Government's Department for Business and Trade (DBT).

Gus Wiseman, DBT Deputy Director and Head of Investor relations, said: "DBT are pleased to be joined by numerous local authority representatives at MIPIM, including Hounslow Council, to help promote investment into the UK." 

Jace Tyrrell, Opportunity London Chief Executive Officer, said: "It's a real strength to have our London Borough partners represented with 'Team London' at major real estate investment platforms such as MIPIM.

"It really boosts our proposition to the global marketplace presenting a pipeline of schemes that are investor ready.

"We are very pleased that the London Borough of Hounslow are joining our London delegation at MIPIM this year, with the aim of unlocking low carbon real estate, energy and infrastructure projects across our Great capital city."

Opportunity London is the partnership between London's local government and businesses to attract investment to the capital.

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