Decision Session - Executive Member for Economy and Strategic Planning
Set out below is a summary of the decisions taken at the Decision Session – Executive Member for Economy and Strategic Planning held on Tuesday, 27 April 2021. The wording used does not necessarily reflect the actual wording that will appear in the minutes.
Members are reminded that, should they wish to call in a decision, notice must be given to Democracy Support Group no later than 4.00pm on the second working day after this meeting.
If you have any queries about any matters referred to in this decision sheet please contact Joseph Kennally (01904) 551573.
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4. Engagement Strategy – Economic Strategy, Skills Plan and My City Centre
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Resolved:
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That
the plans for public engagement on York’s economy set out in
Annexes 1 and 2 be approved. Reason: To support economic recovery and growth and the development of a new economic strategy and skills plan.
(ii) That the recommencement of the My City Centre project form May 2021 be approved.
Reason: To generate a strategic vision for the City Centre through public engagement, to respond to place-based challenges and opportunities.
(iii) That the revised My City Centre project scope and thematic approach in response to the changes brought about by the Covid-19 pandemic be approved.
Reason: To ensure that the project responds to the pandemic’s impacts and prevailing (updated) challenges and opportunities.
(iv) That the amended My City Centre project engagement plan set out at Annex 4, which responds to changes brought about by the Covid-19 pandemic be approved.
Reason: To ensure effective and inclusive engagement, particularly during the period where some form of lockdown will still exist.
(v) That the budget proposals set out in Annex 3 be approved.
Reason: To ensure that project activity is resourced appropriately to delivery project outcomes.
(vi) That regular updates on the Engagement Strategy – Economic Strategy, Skills Plan and My City Centre work be received at future Executive Member for Economy and Strategic Planning Decision Sessions.
Reason: To allow the Executive Member to remain informed of the progress of the Engagement Strategy.
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5. Skills Strategy Update
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Resolved:
(i) That the contents of the report be noted.
(ii) That preparations be made for a further joint meeting of Children, Education and Community Policy and Scrutiny Committee and Economy and Place Policy and Scrutiny Committee to aid in the development of the plan.
Reason: To support the work of the partnership to develop a 10-year Skills Strategy for York.
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6. Apprenticeships Update
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Resolved:
(i) That the contents of the report be noted.
(ii) That a 6-monthly update be received at a future Decision Session - Executive Member for Economy and Strategic Planning.
Reason: To continue to encourage the creation of apprenticeship opportunities in York, by supporting local businesses to access available funding and to support routes to employment for local residents.
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7. The Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee Inquiry into Permitted Development Rights
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Resolved:
(i) That the contents of the report be noted.
(ii) That the submission of evidence to the Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee Inquiry into Permitted Development Rights be delegated to the Director of Environment, Transport and Planning.
Reason: To enable the Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee to receive the City of York Council’s submissions to the Inquiry into Permitted Development Rights. |
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