Decision details

Cabinet considered a report of the Director of Hampshire 2050 on the Hampshire’s economy and latest developments on sub-national economic policy making, recognising the importance of a strong and prosperous economy on wider long-term outcomes across the county.  The Director updated Cabinet on progress in relation to the transfer of LEP functions and accountabilities noting that shadow governance was well established.  Cabinet also discussed the wider strategic opportunities afforded by an Economic Growth Board, bringing together skills, transport and infrastructure under a single place-based governance. It was acknowledged that the County Council was committed to working with partners where it was in the Council’s interest to do so, and it was important to take advantage of the large scale of economic growth and productivity in the region and make use of existing partnerships and sectors.

The recommendations in the report were considered and agreed. A decision record is attached to these minutes.