Decision details

The One Year On report provides an update on the Leeds Inclusive Growth Strategy. Although the strategy is a five year plan an annual update is appropriate to showcase some of the projects being undertaken across Leeds, particularly as the last 12 months have been so productive.

Further to Minute No. 134, 19^th December 2018, the Director of City Development submitted a report presenting the appended ‘Leeds Inclusive Growth Strategy: One Year On’ report, which set out the progress which had been made on the Inclusive Growth agenda over the past 12 months.

Members highlighted the importance of the business sector in the continued development of the Strategy, with a Member emphasising the Government’s national role in the stimulation of growth.

Emphasis was placed upon the need for the strategy to promote environmentally sustainable growth, in addition to it promoting inclusive growth, with the example of strong local economies being given as a way of encouraging such sustainable growth.

Members acknowledged the importance of the work being undertaken on creating bespoke performance indicators for Leeds, to ensure effective measurement of progress in this area.

RESOLVED –

(a)  That the contents of the submitted report, together with the ‘Leeds Inclusive Growth Strategy - One Year On’ report, as presented at Appendix A, be noted, its findings be welcomed, and that the Board’s congratulations be extended to all the people involved in delivering the projects that benefit Inclusive Growth across the city;

(b)  That agreement be given to support the new 12 ‘Big Idea Ambassadors’ initiative and also the Inclusive Growth Delivery Partnership;

(c)  That it be noted that the Director of City Development is the lead officer for the implementation of the Leeds Inclusive Growth Strategy.

The Leeds Inclusive Growth Strategy was subject to extensive consultation and adopted in June 2018. Since then further partnership work across the city has taken place including the appointment of the 12 Big Idea Ambassadors, this was done with cooperation from Members.

The Leader of Council and Executive Member for Inclusive Growth and Culture has been consulted on the One Year On report.

Events / workshops are ongoing as part of delivery and the Council are constantly engaging with partners across the city.