Economic Development Strategy & Action Plan 2024 - 2028

Ended on the 8 June 2024

01 Location

South Kesteven is strategically well-placed between London and York on the Great North Road (now better known as the A1), with excellent links to other arterial routes. The multi-million pound investment in the Grantham Southern Relief Road is due for completion in 2025.

South Kesteven rivals many areas with a comfortable commuting time of just over a one-hour train ride to London, giving commuters access to a well-managed and efficient East Coast train line.

A snapshot of South Kesteven: South Kesteven's population is projected to grow from the current 143,400 to 155,821 in 2043. 6 universities within an hour. 81.8% of the population (aged 16-64) possesses at least a Level 2 qualification. 13% of total employment is provided by knowledge intensive services (scientific, technical and professional services). Unemployment levels are low at 2.3%. 11.1% of the District's employment is home to many world leading manufacturers. 16,125 new homes by 2036.

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