Agenda item

(a)  That the Slough Inclusive Growth Strategy 2020-255 be adopted.

(b)  That it be noted that the Economic Development Team were beginning to draw together an action plan to deliver the strategy’s vision’ which also formed part of the Recovery and Renewal Strategy.

(c)  That it be noted that the Inclusive Growth Strategy and the associated action plan would form the organising framework for the public-private Slough Regeneration, Economy and Skills Board.

(d)  That it be noted that an update report on progress in the setting up of the new Board and Action Plan would be tabled for Cabinet in December 2020.

The Lead Member for Inclusive Growth & Skills and the Service Lead Economic Development introduced a report that sought approval of the new Slough Inclusive Growth Strategy 2020-25.

The strategy reflected the need to deliver growth that all Slough residents could benefit from and set out the priorities and actions to deliver growth.  The plan included six strategic priorities including creating secure and productive jobs; a skills system working for all; regeneration and infrastructure to unlock growth; and inclusive and sustainable neighbourhoods.  The strategy would be closely aligned to the recovery and renewal from Covid-19.  A new board would be established to oversee delivery and it was proposed that the Cabinet receive a progress update in December 2020.

The Cabinet welcomed the strategy which reflected the Council’s ambitions for the town and set out a clear direction for inclusive growth.  Partners had been involved in the development of the strategy and would play a key role in delivery.  Lead Members agreed to adopt the strategy and receive an update in December 2020.

Resolved –

(a)  That the Slough Inclusive Growth Strategy 2020-25 be adopted.

(b)  That it be noted that the Economic Development Team were beginning to draw together an action plan to deliver the strategy’s vision’ which also formed part of the Recovery and Renewal Strategy.

(c)  That it be noted that the Inclusive Growth Strategy and the associated action plan would form the organising framework for the public-private Slough Regeneration, Economy and Skills Board.

(d)  That it be noted that an update report on progress in the setting up of the new Board and Action Plan would be tabled for Cabinet in December 2020.