Decision - Admission of New Member to the Greater Brighton Economic Board

Brighton and Hove Cabinet Decided 25 Sep 2025 approved GET /api/coverage

Decision maker

Cabinet

Report author

Andy Hill

Published

26 Sep 2025

Reference

7501

As published

the council's own words, unedited

To agree a variance to the Board's Heads of Terms to allow Sussex Chamber of Commerce to join the Greater Brighton Economic Board. This requires the formal ratification of the council's decision-making body.

1) That Cabinet agrees that the Sussex Chamber of Commerce joins the Greater Brighton Economic Board as a member of the Business Partnership. 2) That Cabinet notes that these changes to the membership and the consequent changes to the Heads of Terms are dependent on the decision of all the local authorities represented in the Joint Committee agreeing that the new member be appointed. 3) That Cabinet agrees to amend the Board's Heads of Terms to include Sussex Chamber of Commerce as a member of the Board and delegates the Director of Governance and Law to amend the Council's constitution to reflect these amendments once they have been formally approved by all the constituent authorities.

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The Heads of Terms set out the establishment, purpose, membership, governance and functions of the Greater Brighton Economic Board. Brighton & Hove City Council is designated as the lead authority for the first two years, providing administrative, financial and legal support and acting as the Accountable Body.

Recommendation

To establish and operate the Greater Brighton Economic Board in accordance with these Heads of Terms, with Brighton & Hove City Council as lead authority for the first two years from the Commencement Date.

Financial impact

No specific budget amount stated; members are to contribute to the reasonable costs incurred by the lead authority.

Ward affected

city-wide

Decision maker

Greater Brighton Economic Board

Date in document

1 Jan 2025

Stakeholders named

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local authorities across Greater Brightonbusiness sector representativesuniversitiesfurther education institutionsSouth Downs National Park AuthorityNHS Sussex Integrated Care Board

Next steps

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Establish the Board from the Commencement Date.
Brighton & Hove City Council to provide administrative, financial and legal support and act as Accountable Body for the first two years.
Members may enter into a memorandum of understanding covering administrative arrangements, financial contributions and Accountable Body functions.
The Board is to keep the Heads of Terms under review and vary them only by Board resolution subject to approval by each represented body.

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