Minutes:
The Chairman invited Alex Thomson, Principal Policy Adviser, to introduce the item.
Alex stated that Alexandra Jones, Director of Industrial Strategy at the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) was in attendance to present an update on the design and implementation of the key place-based polices announced in the Industrial Strategy White Paper. Prior to Alexandra’s entrance, Alex drew Members’ attention to the appended briefing for Members which highlighted key issues facing local areas relating to the Industrial Strategy and possible questions that Members may wish to put to Alexandra.
Alex stated that there had been no guidance to date from Government on Local Industrial Strategies, nor has there been any commitment from Government that every area will have a Local Industrial Strategy.
The Chairman thanked Alex for his update and welcomed Alexandra Jones to the Board.
There then followed a confidential presentation and discussion between members of the People and Places Board, LGA officers and Alexandra Jones.