Agenda item

*RESOLVED –

That the draft Growth Strategy 2019 – 2023, as attached at appendix A to the officer’s report, be approved for consultation.

REASON FOR DECISION

To progress the adoption of the Growth Strategy.

The Senior Economic Development Officer presented a report outlining the draft Growth Strategy for 2019-2023 which set out the role of the Council in supporting the growth and regeneration of Chesterfield borough.

The overall aim of the strategy was to secure the long term growth of the borough, support new job creation and ensure local people have the right skills to access future employment opportunities. The strategy, attached as an appendix to the officer’s report, included a strategic framework which demonstrated how the delivery of a range of programmes and initiatives by the Council would contribute towards the achievement of the aim.

Consultation had already taken place with the Corporate Cabinet and approval was sought for wider consultation on the strategy. An analysis of the risks and an equalities impact assessment had been completed, details of this assessment were included in the officer’s report.

*RESOLVED –

That the draft Growth Strategy 2019 – 2023, as attached at appendix A to the officer’s report, be approved for consultation.

REASON FOR DECISION

To progress the adoption of the Growth Strategy.