Decision details

Purpose of report: To update the Executive Member on key measures of the economy, emerging issues and achievements.

The Executive Member will be asked to note the contents of the report.

Whilst we always aim to provide 28 days’ notice of a decision being made on this occasion this was not possible due to staff resource and conflicting demands.

Resolved:

i.             That the contents of the report be noted.

ii.            That an update on the community impact of the current economic situation be included in the next Quarterly Economic Update, including information on Skills work and an analysis of wages in York.

iii.          That an update on the impact of recombining the Economic Development Team with Make It York be included in the next Quarterly Economic Update.

iv.          That an update on the changes to the Local Enterprise Partnership and its impact on the Economic Strategy and the work of the Economic Development Team be included in the next Quarterly Economic Update.

Reason: To support York’s economic response to the COVID-19 pandemic.