Decision details

The committee considered an information report (agenda item 15) setting out an annual assessment of the Combined Authority’s Business Plan for 2018/19.

The Chair highlighted that the report included:

·         A summary of key projects and activities delivered during 2018/19 that supported the objectives of driving inclusive growth, supporting the region’s businesses to grow, fostering innovation and investing in infrastructure.

·         A detailed section reporting back on each of the activities included in the 2018/19 Business Plan.

·         Details of the Local Enterprise Partnership delivery plan which was focused on specific metrics for LEP funded activity, including the Local Growth Fund, Growth Hub and Invest Bristol & Bath.

·         A summary of the risks associated with the delivery of the Business Plan and their mitigations.

Mayor Rees commented that moving forwards, it would be essential to drive both inclusivity and sustainable economic growth through the Business Plan and the Local Industrial Strategy.

Cllr Romero welcomed the commitment to clean and sustainable growth, and suggested that the increasing demands locally around climate change / emergency should be reflected in future reporting.

The committee RESOLVED:

-   To note the report.