To consider the report of the Business, Partnerships and Health Improvement Group Manager (enclosed).

DECISIONS

1.    That the Economic Development Framework 2023-2026 for Blaby District be agreed.

2.    That delegated authority be given to the Business, Partnerships & Health Improvement Group Manager in consultation with the Leader to monitor progress against the priorities in the framework and make any changes needed to ensure delivery of it.

Reasons:

1.    Delivery of the framework can commence and action plans supporting the five key priorities can be developed.

2.    To monitor progress against the framework and make decisions that are required to keep the document on track.

Considered – Report of the Business, Partnerships and Health Improvement Group Manager.

Other options considered:

It could be decided not to have an Economic Development Framework for the district, but this would mean the Council would not be supporting Blaby District to have a strong and prosperous local economy.

This could potentially have an impact on other documents which links to and supports the achievement of business growth including the Council’s Corporate Plan, Medium Term Financial Strategy, Tourism Growth Plan and Commercial Strategy 2022-2027.