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Ian Hughes, Head of Programmes updated members on the work programme. He said that much of the planned work for the year was now in place. This included the recent publication of the report on Public Service Reform. The LGA is also formalising the model for devolved skills work and this would be made available to ministers following the election.

Members suggested that the LGA’s realising Talent report be aligned with economy and skills work taking place in Manchester.

On the role of the LGA in ensuring readiness for devolution across city regions, members said that this should be considered in the context of how it could compliment the work programme.

Cllr Holland commented that there was no reference within the Skills, Employment and Welfare Reform programme to the work on ageing undertaken by the LGA working group. Officers agreed to circulate the working group’s draft report to members following the meeting, with a view to incorporating key strands.

On International Festival of Business commitments on trade and investment, Mayor Joe Anderson said that their report had not yet been finalised but that he would look to provide an update on current progress in time for the next meeting.  

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Draft report of ageing working group to be circulated to Board.    Piali Das Gupta

Update on IFB commitment on trade and investment to be  provided at June meeting.                                                         Mayor Joe Anderson / LGA Officers

Comments from members to be incorporated into work going forward.  

    Piali Das Gupta