Issue - meetings

Consideration was given to a report on Economic Development Priorities for the District.

It was noted that the report largely focused on the achievements so far and contained a schedule of items to be progressed in the future.

It was recognised that the development of the North Worcestershire Strategy, through working in partnership with Redditch Borough Council and Wyre Forest District Council, was the way forward and that priorities and activities in relation to the Bromsgrove District would be included within the Joint Strategy.

RESOLVED:

(a)       that the contents of the report be noted and officers be requested to continue to address the actions and priorities set out in the report :and

(b)       that the North Worcestershire Economic Development Strategy be progressed as soon as possible including priorities and actions focussing upon the needs and aspirations of the Bromsgrove District.