The Gloucestershire Economic Strategy Scrutiny Committee was scheduled to review key aspects of the Local Growth Plan, focusing on missions related to talent, future skills, employment, and health. The committee was also set to receive an update from the City Region Board and review its own work plan.

Local Growth Plan - Missions 1 and 2

The committee was scheduled to review sections of the Local Growth Plan concerning two of its key missions.

• Mission 1: Talent and Future Skills This mission aims to develop a workforce prepared for the future by improving the alignment between education, skills provision, and the needs of employers.
• Mission 2: Employment and Health for People and Places This mission focuses on ensuring equitable access to employment opportunities and supporting broader wellbeing outcomes for individuals and communities.

The report pack indicated that the committee would examine these missions in the context of the Local Growth Plan 2025-2035.

City Region Board Update

A verbal update was scheduled to be provided on the outcomes of the City Region Board meeting, which was due to take place on 13 July 2026. This update would have been delivered by Cllr Julian Tooke.

Work Plan

The committee was scheduled to review its work plan for the upcoming period. Members were expected to consider suggestions for future agenda items, taking into account the committee's terms of reference. The report pack indicated that a countywide study on advanced engineering and manufacturing had been completed, and it was proposed that its findings be presented to the committee in September. A joint scrutiny session with the Environment Scrutiny Committee, focusing on the Spatial Development Strategy, was also suggested.

Future Meetings

Dates for future meetings of the Gloucestershire Economic Strategy Scrutiny Committee were listed as: 25 September 2026, 27 November 2026, 29 January 2027, 19 March 2027, 28 May 2027, 23 July 2027, 24 September 2027, and 5 November 2027. All meetings were scheduled to commence at 10 am at Shire Hall, Gloucester.