Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: July 15, 2025

Purpose: To present the refreshed Economic Growth Strategy for Huntingdonshire to Cabinet for endorsement. The strategy outlines a clear framework for promoting sustainable and inclusive economic growth over the next 2–5 years, which will enable the Economic Development Team to deliver the strategy effectively, ensuring the district remains attractive and competitive in a rapidly evolving economic landscape.

Content: The Cabinet endorsed the refreshed Economic Growth Strategy, enabling the Economic Development Team and partners to deliver its objectives over the next 2–5 years.

Reasons for the decision: Endorsing the strategy will enable the Economic Development Team and its partners to focus on the delivery of key projects that will foster sustainable growth, create jobs, and improve the district's economic resilience.   It will also help to secure Huntingdonshire’s long-term economic future, as the implementation is crucial to driving forward the district’s ambitions and ensuring its effectiveness in an evolving economic geography.

Alternative options considered: To endorse the refreshed Economic Growth Strategy, enabling the Economic Development Team and partners to deliver its objectives over the next 2–5 years.