The Cabinet considered a report of the Chief Executive providing an update on work being undertaken following the High Street Summit which took place on 24^th September 2018, including the emerging action plan and approaches being organised through which to coordinate and drive this work.

Resolved:

1. That the progress being made be endorsed.

2. That the additional officer resource already aligned to support the implementation and delivery of this project, be endorsed.

Reasons for decision:

This project is recognised as strategically important for Southend, both from a business and public service perspective. 

Other options:

None

Note: This is an Executive Function

Eligible for call in to: Place and Policy & Resources Scrutiny Committees

Cabinet Members: Cllrs Lamb, Courtenay and Flewitt