110 BRADFORD DISTRICT'S ECONOMIC GROWTH STRATEGY PDF 178 KB
The Strategic Director Place will submit a report (Document “BH”) which seeks endorsement from Executive on the District’s Economic Growth Strategy. The purpose of the strategy is to provide a framework for joint activity, across a range of partners, to drive economic growth across Bradford District that everyone can contribute to and benefit from.
Recommended –
It is recommended that:
(1) Members recognise the changes in partnership arrangements.
(2) Members acknowledge the oversight role of the Bradford District Economic Partnership in delivering the Economic Strategy.
Overview and Scrutiny Committee: Regeneration and Economy
(Shelagh O’Neill 0 01274 432076)
Decision:
Resolved –
(1) That the changes in partnership arrangements be recognised.
(2) That the oversight role of the Bradford District Economic Partnership in delivering the Economic Strategy be acknowledged.
ACTION: Strategic Director Place
Overview and Scrutiny Committee: Regeneration and Economy
(Shelagh O’Neill - 01274 432076)
Minutes:
The Strategic Director Place submitted a report (Document “BH”) which sought endorsement from Executive on the district’s Economic Growth Strategy. The purpose of the strategy was to provide a framework for joint activity, across a range of partners, to drive economic growth across Bradford district that everyone can contribute to and benefit from.
The Regeneration, Planning and Transport Portfolio Holder stated that the full launch of the district’s economic strategy would be taking place later in the day, he thanked officers for their hard work in devising the Strategy, adding that in setting out the economic vision for the district for the next 12 years it would add dynamism to the Strategy, as well as working with the business sector to develop goods and services.
During a PowerPoint presentation the Assistant Director alluded to the following:
Our Growth Potential, we will build on our business and sector strengths to drive innovation, increase productivity and create wealth and Our Globally Connected District, we will improve our transport infrastructure and digital connectivity to strengthen our global trading links and access to markets.
The Chair of the Economic Partnership was present at the meeting and stated that in meeting community and business leaders, the key components of the Strategy was a passion to build on the assets of the city as well as its strengths and achievements, and promoting the ‘Made in Bradford ‘ concept, and he hoped that this energy and enthusiasm would filter into the Strategy.
The Leader welcomed the input of the business ... view the full minutes text for item 110