38 MCa/19/19 LOCAL INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY ENDORSEMENT PDF 146 KB
Cabinet Member for Economic Growth
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Decision:
It was RESOLVED:-
That Cabinet endorsed the draft version of the Local Industrial Strategy for the Suffolk and Norfolk (New Anglia LEP) area, as attached as Appendix of the report.
Reason for Decision: To support the delivery of collaborative and inclusive strategic regional and national economy initiatives which will impact to local place level.
Alternative Options Considered and Rejected:
1.1 To endorse the Local Industry Strategy draft.
1.2 to not endorse the Local Industry Strategy draft. See 8.1 of the report commentary on the risk of taking this option.
Any Declarations of Interest Declared: None
Any Dispensation Granted: None
Minutes:
The Cabinet Member for Economic Delivery introduced the report which sought Cabinet approval for the draft Local Industrial Strategy for Suffolk and Norfolk. Members were advised that the final format of the strategy would be led by central government and that the proposed publication date of the document was October.
Councillor Brewster stated that Mid Suffolk and Babergh District Councils had requested further strengthening within the strategy with regard to localised energy production, innovation in agricultural sectors, upskilling of labour force, market town visioning, and workspace as a business retention.
The recommendations were moved by Councillor Brewster and seconded by Councillor Morley.
The Corporate Manager – Open for Business confirmed that the Local Industrial Strategy should be read alongside the New Anglia Economic Strategy which detailed many of the more delivery focussed points.
By a unanimous vote
It was RESOLVED:-
That Cabinet endorsed the draft version of the Local Industrial Strategy for the Suffolk and Norfolk (New Anglia LEP) area, as attached as Appendix A in the report.
Reason for Decision: To support the delivery of collaborative and inclusive strategic regional and national economy initiatives which will impact to local place level.