Agenda, decisions and minutes

Members in any doubt about such declarations are advised to contact Legal or Democratic Services in advance of the meeting

There were no declarations of interest made in accordance with the Code of Conduct.

To confirm as a correct record the Notes of the meeting of the Economic Regeneration Advisory Board held on 2 November 2021

RESOLVED:  That the notes of the meeting of the Economic Regeneration Advisory Board held on 2 November 2021 be approved as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.

An update on the continuing impact of the Covid-19 crisis on the local economy and information on support for local businesses will be provided.

Members received a comprehensive update on the continuing impact of the Covid-19 crisis on the national and local economy, in particular the impact on Local Government, inflation and wage growth.  Matters relating to local recovery from Covid were considered in greater detail in later agenda items.

The report provides an overview of the progress made in delivering the Borough Economic Recovery Strategy Action Plan 2021-2023 and recommends additions and amendments to the action plan.

(Decision Notice D220026MEM)

The report of the Chief Executive provided an overview of the progress made in delivering the Borough Economic Recovery Strategy Action Plan 2021-2023 and set out details of proposed additions and amendments to the Plan. 

RECOMMENDED:  That

(1)             the contents of the report be noted; and

(2)             the minor amendments to the action plan, as set out in paragraph 1.3.1 of the report, be approved so that it more accurately reflects the future activities of the Council.

The report provides an update and seeks Members’ support for the progress made on the Welcome Back Fund.

(Decision Notice D220027MEM)

The report of the Director of Central Services and Deputy Chief Executive gave an update on the spend of funding allocated to the Council from the Welcome Back Fund to boost the look and feel of the high streets and make them more welcoming by investing in street planting, green spaces and seating areas.  The report provided details of spend to date and outlined action being taken to encourage uptake prior to the cessation date of 31 March 2022.  

RECOMMENDED:  That the progress and spend so far on the Welcome Back Fund be noted.

The report set out the results of the analysis undertaken of the Shopfront Schemes to identify lessons learnt, gain an appreciation of their economic impact and set out potential improvements that could be made to future initiatives.

(Decision Notice D220028MEM)

The report of the Chief Executive outlined the results of an analysis undertaken of the Shopfront Schemes, assessed their economic impact and identified potential improvements which could be made to future initiatives. 

RECOMMENDED:  That

(1)             the report be noted;

(2)             the key findings of the analysis, as set out at section 1.3 to the report, be endorsed; and

(3)             a further round of the Shopfront Improvement Scheme, which reflect the findings of the scheme analysis and the town centre analysis, be approved and detailed scheme criteria be presented to the next meeting of the Advisory Board.

The report set out the results of the analysis undertaken of recent Jobs and Training Fairs to identify lessons learnt, gain an appreciation of their economic impact and set out potential improvements that could be made to future events.

(Decision Notice D220029MEM)

The report of the Chief Executive outlined the results of an analysis undertaken of recent Jobs and Training Fairs, assessed their economic impact and identified potential improvements which could be made to future events. 

RECOMMENDED:  That

(1)             the report be noted;

(2)             the key findings of the analysis, as set out at section 1.3 to the report, be endorsed; and

(3)             the next steps, as set out at section 1.4.2 to the report, be approved.

The Chairman to move that the press and public be excluded from the remainder of the meeting during consideration of any items the publication of which would disclose exempt information.

There were no items considered in private.