The Cabinet considered a report of the Deputy Chief Executive (Place) on the development of an Economic Growth Strategy 2017-22.

Resolved:

That, subject to the inclusion of Shoebury High Street and Ness Road in the list of retail/commercial areas (page 22 of the Strategy), the Economic Growth Strategy, be approved.

Reasons for Decision:

To provide a clear method to steer Council activity and decision making in order to maximise the economic benefits realised by Southend residents.

Other Options

To develop an alternative strategy.

Note: This is an Executive Function

Called in to: Place Scrutiny Committee

Executive Councillor: Holland