Decision - City Economic Growth Board

Brighton and Hove Cabinet Decided 20 Mar 2025 approved GET /api/coverage

Decision maker

Cabinet

Report author

Peter Sharp

Published

21 Mar 2025

Reference

7410

As published

the council's own words, unedited

This report is to note the establishment of a new business representative board as required by Government and to approve Cllr Taylor as the council's representative on this body.

1) That Cabinet agrees to note the establishment of the Economic Growth Board and formally designate the Economic Growth Board as an outside body in line with Government guidance. 2) That Cabinet agrees to nominate the Cabinet Member for City Finance and Regeneration as the council's representative on the Board.

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Cabinet was asked to note the establishment of the new Economic Growth Board and formally designate it as an outside body. The Board will provide a strong business voice for Brighton & Hove, support delivery of the city’s Economic Plan and contribute to future devolution discussions.

Recommendation

Note the establishment of the Economic Growth Board, formally designate it as an outside body in line with Government guidance, and nominate the Cabinet Member for City Finance and Regeneration as the council’s representative.

Financial impact

Local Economic Development Fund funding awarded in 2024/25 will be used to support the set-up and operation of the Economic Growth Board in its first year; no amount stated.

Ward affected

city-wide

Decision maker

Cabinet

Date in document

20 Mar 2025

Stakeholders named

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Brighton & Hove City CouncilBrighton Chamber of CommerceSussex Chamber of CommerceFederation of Small BusinessesCity Employment & Skills Plan steering groupBrighton & Hove Economic PartnershipMinistry for Housing, Communities and Local Governmentlocal businesses and business leaderseducation and business partnerscity communities

Next steps

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Formally designate the Economic Growth Board as an outside body.
Nominate the Cabinet Member for City Finance and City Regeneration as the council’s representative.
Launch a public call for business leaders to apply for the eight vacant Board Member positions.
Hold quarterly Economic Growth Board meetings.
Use Local Economic Development Fund funding to support the Board’s first year of operation.

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