Decision - Greater Brighton Creative Industries Strategy 2022-25

1) That the Board notes government policies on Levelling Up and the potential impact of this on the distribution of funding from bodies relevant to the Creative Industries in the Greater Brighton area. 2) That the Board agrees to a working group being established made up of Greater Brighton Economic Board members, a representation of regional businesses and invited experts to agree the scope of the strategy and to the selection of a consultant to undertake this work. 3) That the Board agrees to allocate £25,000 to the appointment of a consultant to prepare the strategy in response to the brief prepared by the working group. 4) That the completed strategy and an implementation plan come back to the Board for approval on 18 th October 2022.

The report proposes developing a three-year Creative Industries Strategy for the Greater Brighton area to help creative businesses grow, create employment and attract future investment. It recommends establishing a working group, appointing a consultant and bringing the completed strategy and implementation plan back to the Board for approval.