Issue - meetings

Report of the Cabinet Member for Culture, Economy and Skills is attached.

Councillor Charlotte Morris, Cabinet Member for Culture, Economy and Skills, presented the report which provided an update on progress and sought approval to move to the final stages of a published Economic Development Strategy including the delivery actions plans. It was noted that this was a comprehensive strategy and, in response to Members’ questions, it was noted that a delivery plan would underpin this and would be available for Scrutiny in due course.

Decision:

Cabinet:

1.    Noted the progress made with the Bury Economic Development Strategy; and

2.    Approved the next stage of finalising the strategy.

Reasons for the decision:

To enable the Economic Development Strategy to move to the final phase of approved content and format, complete the supporting delivery action plans, produce a formatted, published version and prepare for launch.

Other options considered and rejected:

No other options were considered/were applicable.