Greater Brighton Economic Board - 18 Jul 2023 10.00am
Venue
AgriFood Centre, Plumpton College, BN7 3AE
Contact officer
John Peel
Agenda
Minutes
not published
Agenda
6 items · parsed from the minutes| Item | Title and summary | Outcome |
| 17 |
Procedural Business
The Board noted the declarations of substitutes and interests. It resolved that the press and public should not be excluded from the meeting.
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approved |
| 18 |
Minutes of the Previous Meeting
The minutes of the previous meeting were approved as the correct record.
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approved |
| 19 |
Chair's Communications
The Chair reported on the unsuccessful Levelling Up Fund bids, the need for fiscal devolution, and progress on net zero, food, hydrogen and creative industries work across Greater Brighton.
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noted |
| 20 |
The Economic Outlook for Greater Brighton
The Board considered the Institute of Employment Studies research on economic turbulence in Greater Brighton. It noted the findings, tasked the Greater Brighton Programme Board with developing support actions, agreed approximately £20,000 for a city-region dashboard and regional analysis, approved correspondence to Government, and welcomed a proposed departmental visit.
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approved |
| 21 |
Greater Brighton Hydrogen Strategy
The Board considered the Greater Brighton Hydrogen Strategy and agreed that its findings, analysis and action plan should form the basis of future hydrogen work in the city region. It also agreed to receive a future report on proposals for Hydrogen Sussex to become self-sustaining.
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approved |
| 22 |
Greater Brighton Investment Programme Update
The Board noted the report and the Investment Programme Update at Appendix 1.
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noted |
Decisions recorded here
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Key decisions
parsed from the minutes- The Board agreed that the findings and recommendations of the Institute of Employment Studies report should be noted and acted upon through the Greater Brighton Programme Board.
- The Board agreed to set aside approximately £20,000 for a city-region dashboard and regional analysis focused on skills, housing and business support.
- The Board agreed that the Chair should write to the Chancellor and the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities seeking greater support and sustainable funding.
- The Board endorsed the Greater Brighton Hydrogen Strategy as the basis for future hydrogen work in the city region.
- The Board agreed to receive a future report on proposals for Hydrogen Sussex to become a self-sustaining organisation.
- The Board noted the Greater Brighton Investment Programme Update.