Decision - Economic Outlook for Greater Brighton

Brighton and Hove Greater Brighton Economic Board Decided 18 Oct 2022 approved GET /api/coverage

Decision maker

Greater Brighton Economic Board

Report author

Andy Hill

Published

25 Jul 2023

Reference

6984

As published

the council's own words, unedited

1) That the Board acknowledges the need for a deep-dive into the Greater Brighton economy, so as to understand the sectors and geographic areas that are likely to be most impacted. 2) That the Board agrees that due to the pressing need to act, the report will be circulated when ready even if this is outside of the usual Board cycle. 3) That the Board supports the #BusinessSOS campaign submitted by the 300 BIDS asking Government for an urgent package of support for businesses.

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The report considers the impact of the cost-of-living crisis on households and businesses across Greater Brighton, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises. It proposes a detailed economic study to identify the most affected sectors and areas, supports the #BusinessSOS campaign, and allows the findings to be circulated before the next Board meeting.

Recommendation

That the Board acknowledges the need for a detailed study of the Greater Brighton economy, agrees that the resulting report may be circulated when ready outside the usual Board cycle, and supports the #BusinessSOS campaign submitted by the 300 BIDs seeking urgent Government support for businesses.

Financial impact

No direct financial outcome from the Greater Brighton Study is stated; existing support includes £2.571m from Brighton & Hove City Council and a £7.2m capital allocation for the Brighton & Hove Warmer Homes programme.

Ward affected

city-wide

Decision maker

Greater Brighton Economic Board

Date in document

18 Oct 2022

Stakeholders named

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Small and medium-sized enterprisesHouseholds and residents affected by the cost-of-living crisisLocal authorities across Greater BrightonBusiness Improvement DistrictsBusinesses and the wider business community

Next steps

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The Institute of Employment Studies will undertake the Greater Brighton economic study.
The study will engage local authorities, partners and businesses and analyse economic and demographic data.
The report will be circulated when ready, even if this is outside the usual Board cycle.
Any direct financial outcomes from the study will be reported to the Board as a matter of priority.

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