South London Growth Ambitions Statement

London is the beating heart of the UK economy, and the Mayor has, through the publication of the London Growth Plan, set out the clusters that will be most impactful over the next decade – clusters where London is already at the frontier of science and technology, leading global innovation, and ones that have the potential to be highly productive and exportable. However, the London Growth Plan rightly acknowledges that local areas will have their own growth ambitions, which will need to be supported by London-wide policy and investment.

Unveiled on the 17th June 2025 at Domestic & General, Wimbledon, BIG Ambition: South London Growth is our focus for driving South London’s economy forward. Aligned with the London Growth Plan, it sets a clear vision, clarifies priorities, and sets out how and where we will deliver inclusive, sustainable growth over the next decade. It strengthens our case for UK government support and devolution, and sets out a clear narrative about South London’s future.

This vision sets out our shared roadmap for growth through to 2035. It highlights where the opportunities lie and the support we need to unlock South London’s full potential, including our key growth clusters, areas of investment that will drive our ambition to become the go-to destination for inclusive and sustainable innovation in:

• Health and Life Sciences
• Net Zero and Nature
• Experience and Visitor Economy
• Creative and Digital

These growth clusters have been identified by analysing the concentration of our existing businesses and knowledge asset base, the research, innovation and teaching strengths of our South London partner universities and colleges and the growth potential of the many, varied and exciting strategic investment sites being brought forward across the region.