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Objectives Actions achieved so far In the next 12 months we aim to Partners to success
3 . Grow the cultural economy
Exploit Ealing ’ s rich heritage of creativity and productivity and ensure that our residents can access the next generation of jobs within this sector
• Engaged new partners and community stakeholders co-develop a cultural renewal plan for Ealing . This plan will have a strong focus on growth sectors such as the Creative and Digital Industries , in particular the screen skills and music sectors
• Enabled 149 jobseekers who formerly worked at Heathrow airport to reskill and find a career in the film and screen industries as part of the ScreenSkills programme in partnership with Pinewood Studios
• Submitted a bid to the GLA to secure an accredited Creative Enterprise Zone in Ealing
• Supported the development of Ealing ’ s first Design District located with Park Royal , enabling local design practices , creatives , and artists to benefit from increased promotion
• To produce Ealing ’ s first Cultural Manifesto
• To deliver a more diverse and inclusive events programme across the borough , with a particular focus on high street activation and supporting grassroots activity
• To secure much needed investment to support the borough ’ s creative and digital industries , ensuring that this is a key consideration for all planning applications and the new Local Plan
• Work with the Creative Land Trust to develop an affordable workspace for artists and creatives
• Cultural and community organisations
• GLA
• Heathrow Airport Limited
• Schools
• Business Improvement Districts
• Traders Associations
• Residents
• Local Businesses
• ScreenSkills
• Creative Land Trust

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Ealing ’ s Plan for Good Jobs Towards an inclusive economy