The Head of
Communities and Neighbourhoods submitted a report for members to comment and
approve the draft Melton Growth and Prosperity Plan (2018 – 2022) for
consultation.
The Economic
Development Officer advised members that the Growth and Prosperity Plan
(Appendix A) is a re-fresh of the Economic Development Strategy and projects
the initiatives for the period 2018 – 2022.
The plan provides a
framework and highlights four priorities as defined in 3.5 of the report:
1.
Promoting Innovation, Enterprise and
Growth in Key Sectors.
2.
Enhancing Aspirations, Skills and
Economic Activity in the Borough.
3.
Improving the Vitality of the Town
and Surrounding Villages.
4.
Maximising Inward Investment
Opportunities.
The Economic Development
Officer noted that the plan is a has incorporated the comments received from an
eight week public consultation period and once approved by members a
comprehensive supporting Action Plan will be devised (3.7).
As requested,
Members will be updated bi-annually on the progress in relation to each
strategic priority.
Councillor Higgins
advised that page 35 of the Grown and Prosperity Plan, Melton: A Portrait should identify unemployment levels as low,
rather than employment levels.
The Economic Development
Officer noted this amendment.
The Chair sought a
proposer and seconder to move the recommendations. All Members were in favour.
RESOLVED that members comment and approve the draft
Melton Growth and Prosperity Plan (Appendix A) for consultation.