Report of Director of Regeneration and Planning

Lead Cabinet member: Councillor Andy Smith

(Non-key decision):

(1) To note the progress made in the provision of economic development across Lewes District, including the expanding range of business support offered by the Council, the success of existing initiatives and the range of funding submissions submitted on behalf of the Council.

(2) To note the response of Coast to Capital LEP and South East LEP to the Government’s LEP review, and to delegate authority to the Director of Regeneration & Planning, in consultation with the Chief Executive and the Leader of the Council to agree future LEP membership for the Council.

The Cabinet considered the report of the Director of Regeneration and Planning, providing an update on regeneration and economic development activity across the Lewes District and to seek approval to progress the matters identified in the report.

In response to a question from visiting member, Councillor Chartier, Chair of Audit and Standards Committee, it was agreed that an update on tourism activity across Lewes District would be considered by Cabinet at a future date.

Resolved (Non-key decision):

(1) To note the progress made in the provision of economic development across Lewes District, including the expanding range of business support offered by the Council, the success of existing initiatives and the range of funding submissions submitted on behalf of the Council.

(2) To note the response of Coast to Capital LEP and South East LEP to the Government’s LEP review, and to delegate authority to the Director of Regeneration & Planning, in consultation with the Chief Executive and the Leader of the Council to agree future LEP membership for the Council.

Reasons for decisions:

(1) To ensure that the provision of economic development and regeneration activity across the district is maintained.

(2) To ensure that the Council continues to be appropriately represented strategically at a regional level.