Minute 82 (Cabinet Book 2, Agenda Item No. 23 refers)

Called-in by Councillors Nevin, Robinson, Terry and Woodley

The Committee considered Minute 23 of the meeting of Cabinet held on 20th June 2017, which had been called-in to Scrutiny, together with the report of the Deputy Chief Executive (Place) on the development of an Economic Growth Strategy 2017-22.

In response to a question regarding the scale of the fishing industry in Leigh on Sea, the Director of Regeneration and Business Development undertook to circulate the information to Members of the Committee after the meeting.

Resolved:

That the following decision of Cabinet be noted:

“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.”

Note: This is an Executive Function

Executive Councillor: Holland

Report of the Deputy Chief Executive (Place) attached.

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