Decision details

(i)    That the Strategic Alliance between the two Councils be noted and that the Growth Deal be approved.

(ii)   That officers be authorised, in liaison with the Leader of the Council, to engage with officers of the County Council and representatives of other partners to prepare projects and initiatives to address the identified priorities.

(iii)  That officers, in liaison with the Leader of the Council, establish effective programme governance arrangements.

(iv)That officers report back to Cabinet as required to seek any necessary financial contributions or other necessary resource allocation.

(v)  That, the Leader of the Council and Leader of the County Council, meet following the County Council’s Cabinet meeting of 19 December, 2018 to finalise the plan.