Issue - meetings

This report provides an update on the Economic Development aspect of the Corporate Recovery Plan.

Recommendation: to note the report.

There had generally been good progress made on the Corporate Recovery Plan.  Pop up shops had however been difficult to move forward due to complications with business rates and demand for units from other businesses.

The location of the youth hubs was clarified.  They were sited in areas of high footfall, with the aim of maximising engagement with young people and their families.

The Economic Strategy was expected to encourage recruitment and skills fairs that provided opportunities for businesses to engage with people of all ages.  It was hoped that the fair would take place at Kempton Park Racecourse on market day to maximise attendance.

The report was noted.