Issue details

The Council’s Economic Growth Leadership Role & Refreshing Surrey's Economic Strategy

It is recommended that Cabinet:
1.Note the progress made in establishing the Council as Surrey’s strategic economic leader including the taking on of LEP functions and assets.
2.Note the use of delegated officer powers to approve the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement with Hampshire County Council.
3.Endorse the refreshed strategic economic priorities that will help to provide direction to the Council and local partners in supporting local economic growth.
4.Note the plans to create a Surrey Growth and Innovation Fund, subject to final Cabinet approval in February for the awarding criteria and governance mechanisms aligned to the priorities in the refreshed economic strategy.

Decision type: Key

Decision status: For Determination

Divisions affected: (All Divisions);

Notice of proposed decision first published: 28/10/2024

Decision due: 25 Feb 2025 by Cabinet

Lead member: Cabinet Member for Highways, Transport and Economic Growth

Lead director: Interim Executive Director of Environment, Property and Growth (EPG)

Contact: Robert Gibson Email: robert.gibson@surreycc.gov.uk.

Consultees

Surrey Partnership Boards: One Surrey Growth Board; Surrey Business Leaders Forum; Skills Leadership Forum; and Innovation Board.
Surrey District and Boroughs: Chief Executives Group; Place Leaders Group
Upper tier local authorities: Hampshire County Council; West Sussex County Council; Brighton & Hove City Council
Cities and Local Growth Unit (Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities; Department for Business and Trade)