Decision details

(a)      That the Strategic Growth Plan (SGP) “Leicester and Leicestershire 2050: Our Vision for Growth” be approved;

(b)      That the Chief Executive (or equivalent) of each SGP partner authority, following consultation with the Leader of that authority and the Joint Strategic Planning Manager, be authorised to agree, prior to publication, any final minor amendments to the SGP which do not significantly change the overall content or purpose of the document;

(c)      That the Members’ Advisory Group be thanked for its work on the preparation of a long-term strategy for the future development and prosperity of Leicester and Leicestershire.

(KEY DECISION)

REASONS FOR DECISION:

Approval of the SGP will put in place a key long-term strategy for the future development and prosperity of Leicester and Leicestershire.

The revised SGP is being submitted to each participating authority for approval during the autumn/early winter and it is likely that, during this process, the need for some minor changes will be identified.  Enabling the Chief Executive (or equivalent) to make such amendments following consultation with the Leader and Joint Strategic Planning Manager (JSPM) will avoid unnecessary delay.  The JSPM reports to all partner organisations and acts on behalf of the Members’ Advisory Group (MAG).

The MAG, comprising representatives from each of the District Councils, the County Council and Leicester City Council (with the LLEP as an observer), has overseen the preparation of the SGP over the past three years.