The Pre-Decision Scrutiny Questions and officer responses were noted.

DECISION

1.    To approve the Growth and Economic Development Plan.

Action by:

CORPORATE DIRECTOR, PLACE (A. SUTCLIFFE)

(Divisional Director, Growth and Economic Development (V. Clark)

(Senior Strategy, Policy and Performance Officer (E. Bireroglu)

(Senior Strategy and Policy Manager (K. Okawa)

Councillor Motin Uz-Zaman, Cabinet Member for Work and Economic Development, introduced the report setting out the Council’s Growth and Economic Development Plan for 2018-23.

He explained that the draft plan had been put out to consultation and now, following consideration of those submissions, was presented for agreement. The aim was to support the building of an economy that worked for local people and ensure everyone was able to benefit from the borough’s success. He gave examples of particular priorities including around careers advice and supporting successful high streets.

There followed a discussion on the importance of supporting young people into jobs and officers highlighted two pilot projects in this area. Councillor Denise Jones then also noted that she sat on the Board of St John Cass and had seen the work they were doing supporting young people into getting jobs.

The Mayor welcomed the comments made during the discussion. He also noted how this Plan was part of a suite of strategies about regeneration and that he would be keeping an eye on its potential impact.

He noted the Pre-Decision Scrutiny Questions and officer responses and agreed the recommendation as set out.

RESOLVED

1.    To approve the Growth and Economic Development Plan.