Issue - meetings

As detailed in the recommendations.

The Cabinet Member for Regeneration, Enterprise and Leisure introduced a report to seek adoption of the regional Economic Ambition Strategy for North Wales. 

            The Chief Executive advised that a copy of the strategy document entitled Economic Ambition – A Strategy for Change could be provided to Members on request.  He reported that the Authority was working closely with the Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology and Science, and that Welsh Government support was needed so that there was no conflict of objectives or economic promotion and investment.

The Leader of the Council commented on the importance of the new Economic Ambition Project Board in addressing key critical issues and said a recommendation was to be made to the Board that all Council Leaders had an open invitation to attend and participate as non voting members.

RESOLVED:

(a)       That the Cabinet join its five neighbouring Councils in committing to the partnership and supporting the strategy; and

(b)       That the Council be represented by the Cabinet Member for Regeneration, Enterprise and Leisure with the recommendation to the Project Board that all Council leaders have a standing invitation to attend and participate as non-voting members.