Issue - meetings

To consider the report of the Director of Strategy and Resources, (copy enclosed).

The Committee considered the report of the Director of Strategy and Resources updating Members on the continued positive benefits of the North Essex Economic Board (NEEB) partnership.  The report also sought Members’ approval of the refreshed Strategy and Delivery Plan (attached at Appendix 1 to the report).

Background to the formation and work of the NEEB was provided in the report and Members’ attention was drawn to the benefits to the District also highlighted.  It was noted how the NEEB provided cohesive strategic oversight of North Essex’s diverse, inclusive and productive economic priorities, ensuring tangible actions were delivered to support resident and business goals and aspirations.  The refreshed NEEB Strategy and delivery plan were attached as Appendix 1 and the report provided an overview of the document.

In response to a question, it was confirmed that the Leader of the Council attended the NEEB on behalf of the Council.

The Committee thanked the Lead Specialist Prosperity for her hard work relating to this area of work.

Comments were raised about those projects coming forward for development in the future and in response the Officer explained that workshops were taking place to discuss and support building of action plans, which included areas to be focused on, how the identified areas would be achieved etc.

Councillor A S Fluker proposed that the recommendations as set out in the report be agreed.  The Chairperson put this to the Committee, and it was duly agreed.

RESOLVED

(i)             That the Council’s continued involvement in the North Essex Economic Board be supported;

(ii)            That the refreshed North Essex Economic Board strategy and delivery plan (Appendix 1 to the report) be adopted for the economic benefit of the District.