Decision details

1. To approve the Council’s Draft Economic Strategy, 2021- 2030.
2. To delegate authority to the Acting Corporate Director, Community, in consultation with the portfolio holders for (i) Business, Property and Leisure and (ii) Strategy, Regeneration, Partnerships and Devolution, and  the Leader of the Council, to edit and revise the draft strategy, and incorporate outcomes arising from further consultation with internal and external stakeholders, including residents, and to adopt the final version of the Harrow Economic Strategy, before it is published in Autumn 2021.

RESOLVED:  That

(1)            the Council’s Draft Economic Strategy, 2021- 2030 be approved;

(2)            the Interim Corporate Director, Community, be authorised, following consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Business, Property and Leisure and the Leader of the Council and Portfolio Holder for Strategy, Regeneration, Partnerships and Devolution, to edit and revise the draft strategy, incorporate outcomes arising from further consultation at strategic level with internal and external stakeholders, and to adopt the final version of the Harrow Economic Strategy, before it is published in Autumn 2021.

Reason for Decision:  To support a long-term post- pandemic recovery that aligned with the economic vision and priorities of the Borough Plan to 2030.

Alternative Options Considered and Rejected:  As set out in the report.

Conflict of Interest relating to the matter declared by Cabinet Member/Dispensation Granted:  None.