Minutes:
The Chair invited Daniel Gardiner, Adviser, to introduce the Item. Daniel proceeded to update the Board on the paper’s focus regarding the LGA’s recent and proposed work in relation to Local Enterprise Partnerships (LEPs), in light of the pre-eminent role for LEPs proposed by the Industrial Strategy White Paper, and in advance of further guidance regarding the development and implementation of Local Industrial Strategies.
There then followed a confidential discussion between members of the City Regions Board and LGA officers.