Decision details

Bracknell Forest Economic Strategy 2024-2034

Decision Maker: Executive

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

To approve the draft Bracknell Forest Economic Strategy 2024-2034.

Decision:

RESOLVED that

 

       i.         the consultation responses and the suggested amendments to the Strategy are noted.

 

     ii.         the Bracknell Forest Economic Strategy 2024-2034 and action plan is approved.

 

    iii.         the repositioning of the Bracknell Forest Economic & Skills Development Partnership to the Bracknell Forest Economic Partnership as set out in paragraphs 5.12-5.15 of the Executive Director’s report is endorsed.

Reasons for the decision:

To establish an economic strategy and action plan to support a thriving and

connected economy.

Alternative options considered:

The alternative option is to rely entirely on external polices and strategies to help

guide and shape the future support for our local economy. This approach would not

focus specifically on the needs of Bracknell Forest’s residents and businesses and

may reduce the opportunities to achieve the council’s objectives.

Interests and Nature of Interests Declared:

None

Wards Affected: (All Wards);

Financial Impact: Within existing resources.

Declarations: None

Subject to Urgent Proceedings: No

Making Representations: In writing to the Executive Director: Place Planning & Regeneration.

Other reasons / organisations consulted

Public consultation using the council online portal undertaken.

Consultees

Residents, businesses, business representative organsiations and local groups.

Contact: Chris Mansfield, Head of Economic Development and Regeneration Email: chris.mansfield@bracknell-forest.gov.uk Tel: 01344 351614.

Report author: Chris Mansfield

Publication date: 23/01/2024

Date of decision: 23/01/2024

Decided at meeting: 23/01/2024 - Executive

Effective from: 01/02/2024

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