Issue - meetings

To receive a report from the Strategic Manager for Growth, Economy & Delivery updating Members on projects and activities undertaken by the Growth, Economy and Delivery Team since the last meeting.

The Group had before it, and NOTED, a report * from the Strategic Manager for Growth, Economy & Delivery providing an update on activities carried out by the Growth, Economy and Delivery Team since the last meeting.

A presentation was provided that included the following information on projects the team had been involved with:

·       Business Support through Prosper

·       A ‘Generative AI for everyday business tasks’ event on 24 November 2025

·       A packaging and waste event on 2 December 2025

·       A bid writing webinar

·       A ‘Business Refresh’ grant scheme which was being delivered through the Rural England Prosperity Fund

·       Updates to the Visit Mid Devon website

·       Tiverton Pannier Market Christmas events

·       The team’s participation at the recent ‘Meet the Funders’ event

·       ‘Filming in Mid Devon’ event taking place on 28 November

·       Shop/commercial front enhancement grants which was one of the team’s longer term grant programmes that was available for businesses in Crediton, Cullompton and Tiverton town centres

·       Water wise farming event

·       Work with ‘Innovate UK’ who covered the whole of the UK and could offer tailored business support to ambitious businesses

The team were thanked for all the work that they did with reduced resources and tight deadlines. Feedback from business regarding the help and support provided by the team had been very positive.

The Chair confirmed that he would be attending the ‘Filming in Mid Devon’ event on 28 November 2025.

Note: * Report previously circulated.