Issue - meetings

Arising from a report from the Economic Development Officer, the Economy Group had recommended that the Joint Economic Strategy be adopted.

Arising from a report * of the Economic Development Officer, the Economy Policy Development Group had recommended that the Joint Exeter and Heart of Devon Economic Development Strategy be adopted.

The Cabinet Member for Planning and Economic Regeneration outlined the contents of the report informing the meeting that the District Council had been working collaboratively with neighbouring authorities Exeter, East Devon and Teignbridge to develop a joint economic strategy that set out  the collective growth ambitions, priorities and approach that would be required to support economic growth and development for the Greater Exeter area.  Each authority would lead on a specific theme with Mid Devon leading on business transformation.

Consideration was given to:

·         broadband issues in the rural parts of Mid Devon

·         the need for more work to take place  with regard to higher education in the district

·         The contribution payable and any return.

RESOLVED that the recommendation be approved.

(Proposed by Cllr R J Chesterton and seconded by Cllr C R Slade)

Note:  *Report previously circulated, copy attached to minutes.

To receive a report from the Economic Development Officer providing Members with an update on the development of the Joint Economic Strategy for Exeter and the Heart of Devon (EHOD).

The Group had before it a report * from the Economic Development Officer providing Members with an update on the development of the Joint Economic Strategy for Exeter and the Heart of Devon (EHOD). The Economic Development Officer explained that the strategy had been developing for some months now and was very much focussed on the operational side of economic development. They were not looking at the Governance structures but the most effective ways to ensure economic development across the region whilst ensuring it was fair for all the authorities involved.

RECOMMENDED to the Cabinet that the Joint Economic Strategy be adopted.

(Proposed by Cllr J M Downes and seconded by Cllr Mrs A R Berry)

Note: * Report previously circulated; copy attached to the signed minutes.