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.