Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: September 25, 2025

Purpose: To agree a variance to the Board's Heads of Terms to allow Sussex Chamber of Commerce to join the Greater Brighton Economic Board. This requires the formal ratification of the council's decision-making body.

Content: 1)             That Cabinet agrees that the Sussex Chamber of Commerce joins the Greater Brighton Economic Board as a member of the Business Partnership.   2)             That Cabinet notes that these changes to the membership and the consequent changes to the Heads of Terms are dependent on the decision of all the local authorities represented in the Joint Committee agreeing that the new member be appointed.   3)             That Cabinet agrees to amend the Board’s Heads of Terms to include Sussex Chamber of Commerce as a member of the Board and delegates the Director of Governance and Law to amend the Council’s constitution to reflect these amendments once they have been formally approved by all the constituent authorities.