Issue - meetings

To receive the report of the Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Culture seeking approval for development of a strategy to strengthen the City’s links with China and explore business opportunities in other global locations including India and South Korea.

RESOLVED:

1.    That a strategy be prepared identifying how the City can develop its international links with other global locations including India and South Korea, in a manner that brings solid economic benefits to the City’s businesses and citizens;

2.    That subject to any comments Council may wish to make, a friendship agreement with Guangzhou Municipality be signed by the Mayor of Gloucester, on such terms as may be agreed by the Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Culture.

Cabinet considered a report of the Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Culture seeking approval for the development of a strategy to strengthen the City’s links with China and explore business opportunities in other global locations, including India and South Korea.

Councillor James summarised the current position and advised that the focus would be on tangible outcomes. The Head of Regeneration and Economic Development explained that work was being undertaken with the (LEP) to develop those relationships and outcomes. Councillor James commented that it would be useful to include the City’s MP in the discussions, utilising his already established links with China.

RESOLVED:

1.    That a strategy be prepared identifying how the City can develop its international links with other global locations including India and South Korea, in a manner that brings solid economic benefits to the City’s businesses and citizens;

2.    That subject to any comments Council may wish to make, a friendship agreement with Guangzhou Municipality be signed by the Mayor of Gloucester, on such terms as may be agreed by the Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Culture.

To receive the report of the Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Culture concerning work undertaken to strengthen the City’s links with China and provide business opportunities for local companies, through helping them to gain access to Chinese markets.