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This section introduces the chapter on growing the South Warwickshire economy. It describes the area as a gateway to the West Midlands, with direct access to London via the M40 and the Chiltern main line, just 10 miles from Birmingham, and crossed by the strategic A46 route. It also notes that up to 1.18 million UK jobs could exist in low-carbon and renewable energy sectors by 2050, an opportunity the plan wants the area to be well placed to capture.
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4 Growing the South Warwickshire
Economy
South Warwickshire is the gateway to the West Midlands, benefitting from direct access
to London via the M40 and the Chiltern mainline. It is situated only 10 miles from
Birmingham, and HS2 will provide direct access to the North. Due to its location,
businesses within South Warwickshire are well placed to capitalise on a wide range of
economic opportunities, not only from the West Midlands but from the East Midlands,
Southeast and Southwest of England. South Warwickshire is traversed by the A46 which
is a key strategic route connecting the Humber Ports with the cities of the Severn
Estuary. It is therefore important that the SWLP provides appropriate support and
protection to existing employment assets and community facilities, as well as create
the environment for new economic opportunities to flourish.
4.1 A Low Carbon Economy
Policies within this section contribute to achieving the following Strategic
Objectives:
SO3. Developing opportunities for jobs and growing the economy
SO5. Contributing towards Net Zero Carbon targets
SO8. Improving the quality of life of our communities
4.1.1 Economic development will play a vital role in driving the UK's transition to net
zero. It is predicted that by 2050, there could be up to 1.18 million jobs in low-carbon and
renewable energy sectors, and this offers great opportunities to the area given our access
to research and talent. The SWLP will encourage low -carbon sectors to South
Warwickshire to ensure that the area is well positioned to benefit from this