Issue - meetings

To receive the report of the Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Culture seeking approval on the proposed draft of the Regeneration and Economic Development Strategy 2015-2020.

RESOLVED:

(1)       That the contents of this report be noted.

(2)       That the broad direction of the Regeneration and Economic Development Strategy be approved.

(3)       That the Regeneration and Economic Development Strategy be subject to a public consultation exercise.

Cabinet considered the report of the Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Culture seeking approval on the proposed draft of the Regeneration and Economic Development Strategy 2015-2020 for the purposes of public consultation.

Councillor James summarised the key areas of progress to date and the future priorities of the strategy. He explained that following public consultation a more detailed and comprehensive plan would be produced.

The Dean of Gloucester explained that private investors had agreed to commit to the policy and contribute in an advisory capacity. He commented that the success of the policy lay in goals of common commitment and developments that would complement and benefit each other.

In response to Councillor Porter’s query regarding the delivery of public consultation, Councillor James explained that details had not been confirmed, though steps would be taken to ensure a wide audience and high levels of engagement.

Cabinet Members praised the strategy for adopting a community based regeneration model which addressed both economic and social challenges.  They noted the excellent progress made in the City so far, and acknowledged that further work was required.

RESOLVED:

(1)       That the contents of this report be noted.

(2)       That the broad direction of the Regeneration and Economic Development Strategy be approved.

(3)       That the Regeneration and Economic Development Strategy be subject to a public consultation exercise.