London Borough of Hounslow and Golden Mile Business & Developers Forum today (25 February 2026) launched an ambitious new vision for Golden Mile London: to become the world’s largest creative tech innovation district. Golden Mile London is home to companies including: 180 Studios, Ajar Technology, Brompton Technology, JC Decaux, Sky and Warner Bros. Discovery. Studies by both West London Business & London Borough of Hounslow suggest Golden Mile London is already the UK’s largest creative tech innovation district and, as home 37% of the UK’s broadcast media jobs (45% of London’s), is a nationally significant cluster. It anchors £5billion GVA and, intertwined with hundreds of acres of green space, which is already one of the world’s largest creative tech innovation districts.
Cllr Shantanu Rajawat, Leader of Hounslow Council, said:
“This is about shaping the future of Hounslow, West London and the capital as a whole. We’re set to deliver thousands of homes and jobs while building greener, healthier neighbourhoods for our residents.
“Through strong partnerships, we are proud to be setting out a bold, long-term vision for inclusive, sustainable growth.”
Rob Tincknell, Chair, Golden Mile Business & Developers Forum/ CEO, Areli added:
“Golden Mile London is amongst the most exciting projects happening in the Capital. The 450-acre zone is already one the largest creative districts in the City with a turnover more than half all the other creative enterprise zones put together. The new Vision has brought together local Government, business and developers to build on the 100-year legacy of future facing enterprise to establish the Golden Mile as the World’s leading Creative Technology Innovation District and become a great place to live and work.”
SEVEN VISION PRINCIPLES
Seven vision principles are used to breakdown complexity and provide clear pathways for delivering on the Vision Proposition:
WHAT IS CREATIVE TECH?
Creative Technology (CreaTech) refers to the convergence of the creative industries and advanced technology—businesses and practices that use technology to create, distribute, or enhance creative content and experiences.
Creative Tech is highlighted in UK Government Industrial Strategy and actively promoted by GLA Creative Economy/CEZ Strategy. Typical categories include:
• Immersive & Experiential Technologies
• Digital Content & Media Innovation
• Creative AI, Data & Generative Tools
• Design, Fashion & Physical-Digital Innovation
A PART OF WESTTECH LONDON
As Golden Mile London is now being nurtured using an Innovation District approach it will play a stronger role within WestTech London, and benefit from the talent pools, collaborative networks and supply chains that exist across this geography. WestTech London is…
• A series of emerging Innovation Districts including White City (Life Sciences/AI), Paddington (Life Sciences), Old Oak (Science & Deep Tech) and now Golden Mile London (Creative Tech).
• These are set within more advanced Opportunity Areas, delivering new homes and commercial real estate.
This wider geography includes new, transformational public transport infrastructure (Elizabeth Line/HS2) as well as a significant Underground Network. A new ‘West London Orbital’ railway, repurposing an existing freight line, will be the catalyst for Golden Mile London achieving easy access to the Elizabeth Line, GWR and HS2.
WHAT CAN YOU BRING TO GOLDEN MILE LONDON?
• Existing Business: Join the Forum and reimagine your District.
• Existing Landowners: (Re)shape future plans around the Vision.
• Private Investors: Buy in early to maximise returns.
• Creatives & Innovators: Use our (emerging) ecosystem and benefit from clustering.
• Educators/Mentors: Your knowledge and skillsets will help deepen the impact of the cluster effect.
• Culture Makers: Bring the Vibe. Culture is ‘Talent Catnip’.
• Local Communities: Shape, Cocreate, Champion and Benefit.