Issue - meetings
Economic Growth Strategy
Meeting: 12/07/2017 - Cabinet (Item 33)
33 Economic Growth Strategy 
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Lead Member – Councillor Nic Laurens – Portfolio Holder for Economy and Growth
Report of the Director of Place and Enterprise TO FOLLOW
Contact: George Candler Tel: 01743 255003
Additional documents:
- 9 Appendix 1 Shropshire Economic Growth Strategy 2017 to 2021, item 33
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- 9 Appendix 2 - Economic Strategy Consultation 2017 Feedback Report, item 33
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- 9 Appendix 3 'You said, we did' Report for EG Strategy May 2017, item 33
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- 9 Appendix 4 Equality and Social Inclusion Impact Assessment (ESIIA), item 33
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Decision:
RESOLVED:
i) That the final Economic Growth Strategy 2017-2021 be agreed following feedback from the public consultation;
ii) That an annual review of the Action Plan and the preparation of a Communications Plan to support the dissemination of the Strategy, be endorsed.
Minutes:
The Portfolio Holder for Economy and Growth presented a report relating to the Shropshire Economic Growth Strategy 2017-2021 that had been finalised following the seven week public consultation period; the document set the strategic direction for economic growth in Shropshire over the next five years. Members noted that an Action Plan would be reviewed annually and an evaluation of achievements and updates would be presented to Cabinet. The Portfolio Holder commended the work of the Head of Economic Growth in bringing this document to fruition.
In conclusion, the Portfolio Holder stated that Shropshire was truly ‘open for business’ and working with educational institutions in the area would create the workforces of the future. Both the Leader and Deputy Leader added their support to the Strategy as the signpost for the future economic development of Shropshire.
RESOLVED:
i) That the final Economic Growth Strategy 2017-2021 be agreed following feedback from the public consultation;
ii) That an annual review of the Action Plan and the preparation of a Communications Plan to support the dissemination of the Strategy, be endorsed.