Decision Maker: Mid Suffolk Cabinet, Babergh Cabinet, Babergh Council, Mid Suffolk Council

Outcome:

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: July 8, 2025

Purpose: To approve the BMSDC Economic Strategy

Content: It was RESOLVED: -   1.1           That Members endorsed the action plan to enable the Council to deliver against the ambitions contained within the Economic Strategy.   1.2           The Director of Place, in consultation with the relevant Cabinet Member, be delegated authority to make amendments and updates to the Action Plan, in response to changing needs.   1.3           That an annual report would be produced to provide updates on delivery against the Action Plan including KPI’s and measures of success.   REASON FOR DECISION   That the Council has a structured and focused Action Plan that accompanies its Economic Strategy to ensure its ambitions, visions and priorities are delivered in a clear and measurable way.   Alternative Options Considered and Rejected:   Do nothing / continue delivery of services already being delivered (Business as usual).   Ad hoc delivery of actions based on strategy when opportunities present themselves rather than within a defined ‘Action plan’   Any Declarations of Interests Declared: None Any Dispensation Granted: None