Decision details

Cabinet considered a report of the Director of Environment, Transport and Economy regarding local industrial strategies.

The report was introduced and it was confirmed that the it was government policy for each Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) to develop a local industrial strategy, which amounts to a long term economic vision for the future. The key considerations being taken into account were outlined and it was detailed how this also connected with the Vision for Hampshire 2050 Commission of Inquiry. It was confirmed that both of the LEPs in the Hampshire area had indicated their support for the report.

Cabinet welcomed the report and expressed their support for the proposal that the two LEPs work together to ensure Hampshire wide co-ordination.

The recommendations in the report were considered and agreed. The decision record is attached to these minutes.