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1)          
That the Board notes the findings and
recommendations of the report by IES on the current economic
outlook for the city region.

 

2)          
That the Board tasks the Greater Brighton Programme
Board to look at actions and interventions that can be made by
Greater Brighton to support businesses and residents through the
cost-of-living crisis, as well as opportunities for economic growth
and aligned funding bids.

 

3)          
That Board agrees to set aside circa £20,000
to commission work on a city region dashboard and regional
analysis, with specific focus on skills, housing and business
support. The expectation is that a quarterly report will come to
the Board with an update on the economic outlook with a focus on a
key priority area and proposed recommendations for
interventions.

 

4)          
That the Board agrees a letter should be sent by the
Chair, on behalf of the Board, to the Chancellor and the Secretary
of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, calling for
more support for businesses in the city region and sustainable
funding, to address inequalities and local imbalances within the
region, in line with the Levelling Up agenda.

 

5)          
That the Board acknowledges the response from the
Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities,
attached as an Appendix and welcomes the offer of officials from
the Department visiting the city region.