Agenda item

The Chair invited Philip Clifford, Policy Adviser, to introduce the report.

Philip introduced the report which provided an update on progress towards an urban fringe event focused on the future of cities at LGA Conference and sets out plans for further work on the same topic.

Board Members made a number of comments and asked questions which related to the following points:

• Reference was made to a fringe event organised by Key Cities taking place at the LGA’s Annual Conference which related to the future of urban government with Lord Kerslake.
• The Chair also added that Core Cities were looking to work with the RSA to consider these issues.
• The need to include the voice of the public was emphasised in relation to the future of cities.

The Chair encouraged all Board Members to use their various contacts and connections to ensure that government better understood the role and work of cities and how better to leverage urban areas.

Decision:

·       Board Members noted the report.

Action:

·     Officers to liaise with Key Cities in relation to the Fringe Event which was taking place with Lord Kerslake.