Issue - meetings

To consider the Economic Development Strategy 2024 – 2029.

Resolved:

1.  That the Economic Development Strategy 2024 – 2029, shown at the Annex to the report, be approved.

2.  That the Head of Planning Policy and Economic Development, in consultation with the Leader, be authorised to make minor amendments to the Annex to the report.

Consideration was given to a report of the Leader and Strategic Regeneration and Partnerships (North) Portfolio Holder which presented the draft economic Development Strategy 2024-2029.

The Strategy set out the key six priority areas which had been identified following the development of a robust socio-economic evidence base and local engagement. The priority areas identified were supported by measurable actions in order to support the delivery of economic functions over the next five years.

Having considered the options and for the reasons set out in the report, the recommendations were proposed by Councillor North, seconded by Councillor Adams-King and Cabinet agreed to the following:

Resolved:

1.  That the Economic Development Strategy 2024 – 2029, shown at the Annex to the report, be approved.

2.  That the Head of Planning Policy and Economic Development, in consultation with the Leader, be authorised to make minor amendments to the Annex to the report.