Issue details

Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) Strategic Economic Plan

In order to draw down funding the LEP must write and agree with Government a Strategic Economic Plan. It is in Torbay's interest to endorse this in order to have an opportunity to access funding through the LEP.

Decision type: Key

Reason Key: High level of public interest;

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Notice of proposed decision first published: 10/01/2014

Decision due: 27 Feb 2014 by Elected Mayor

Lead member: Mayor and Executive Lead for Employment and Regeneration, Finance and Audit

Lead director: Director of Place

Contact: Alan Denby TDA Email: alan.denby@tda.uk.net Tel: 208671.

Consultation process

The LEP is engaging in consultation as part of the development of the Strategic Economic Plan. This has included a business survey, workshops and other engagement.

Consultees

Businesses and communities across the LEP area.

Reason for inclusion in Forward Plan: The Strategic Economic Plan will form the basis for the LEPs bid into funding for the local growth deal. Endorsing the strategy will ensure Torbay's priorities are represented.

Key Risks: Not endorsing the Plan will reduce Torbay's ability to influence how LEP funding is used.

If you want to make representations contact:: Suzie Masterman, suzie.masterman@tedcltd.com, Torbay Development Agency, 3rd Floor Tor Hill House, Union Street, Torquay, TQ2 5QW, Tel: 01803 207922, email suzie.materman@torbay.gov.uk

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