Decision Maker: Economy and Skills Policy Committee

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: June 2, 2025

Purpose: To establish a member Task and Finish Group for the High Streets Strategy.

Content: 1.      That the Committee for Economy and Skills noted the report and approved the recommended approach and scope in the Terms of Reference (Appendix A) for the High Streets Strategy Task and Finish Group. 2.      That the Committee for Economy and Skills agree the Chair and membership of the Task and Finish Group; in so doing, the Committee is asked to appoint either a 7 member or a 9 member group. (Note: a. The membership should be politically proportionate to the composition of the Full Council (for a 9-member group, this would comprise 4 Green, 3 Labour, 1 Liberal Democrat ,1 Conservative; for a 7-member group, this would comprise 3 Green, 2 Labour, 1 Liberal Democrat ,1 Conservative). b. In the event that the Committee cannot appoint a full membership, the party group whips will appoint members to fill any vacancies) 3.      That the Committee for Economy and Skills delegated the decision to agree frequency and duration of the meetings and finalisation of the terms of reference to the Task and Finish Group. 4.      That the Task and Finish Group return to the Committee for Economy and Skills in September/October 2025 with its findings.