The Council will need to consider setting future economic priorities as part of replacing the current Economic Strategy 2017-2020 (March 2016).  In order to do so it is important to consider a range of economic data to inform decisions about future aims.

Appendix A provides an overview of various economic data using the most up-to-date information. 

After a full discussion, Cllr Tumbridge MOVED and Cllr Mrs Hones SECONDED and amendment to 2.1 to state:

1. A report be commissioned on the economy of the Borough to be brought back to a future meeting of Policy, Resources and Economic Development Committee.  Its terms delegated to officers in consultation with the Chair and Vice Chair of Policy, Resources and Economic Development Committee. 

A vote was taken by a show of hands and it was RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY.