Issue - meetings

To consider a report of Executive Councillor (Regeneration)

The documents included within the agenda are the Stockport Economic Development Strategy 2012-17 and the accompanying Action Plan 2012-14. The development of the Strategy and Plan has been overseen by the Stockport Economic Alliance and developed in conjunction with New Economy Manchester, building on the 2010 Local Area Assessment (of the economy) for Stockport. Both documents have been subject to consultation with a number of stakeholders including the Environment & Economy Scrutiny Committee and Stockport Partnership.

The Executive is invited to comment on and approve the Stockport Economic Development Strategy 2012-17 and Action Plan 2012-14.

Officer contact: Sharon Mayo, 0161 474 3733, sharon.mayo@stockport.gov.uk

The Executive Councillor (Regeneration) submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) inviting the Executive Meeting to consider the new Stockport Economic Development Strategy 2012-17 and the accompanying Action Plan for 2012-14, following consultation with partners and stakeholders.

Executive councillors welcomed the Strategy and the commitment it demonstrated to supporting economic growth in Stockport.

RESOLVED – That the Stockport Economic Development Strategy 2012-17 and Action Plan 2012-14 be approved.