Issue - meetings

To receive an update on the Economic Prosperity Strategy 2022-2027 and to consider the formation of a task group.

The draft strategy had been informed by the recent Local Economic Assessment.  Environmental elements would be added to a later draft, with the final version to be considered by the Corporate Policy and Resources Committee in May 2022.  The Additional Restrictions Task Group would be considering the red/amber/green ratings of each proposal.

A particular focus on STEM had been incorporated, as had providing opportunities for local business operators to develop skills, particularly for generating an online presence.

The draft Economic Prosperity Strategy was noted.