Agenda item

Philip Clifford, Senior Adviser, introduced the paper and provided an update on the recent urban summit and an overview of follow-up work.

Members made the following comments:

• A Member suggested that future urban summits be held at a more convenient time for councillors and felt that the recent urban summit was in very close proximity to the local elections, meaning not as many councillors were able to attend. The Chair suggested that future urban summits be held mid to end of February each year.
• The importance of focusing on urban areas more broadly, as opposed to just city-centres, was emphasised.
• A Member highlighted several economic issues regarding smaller urban areas.
• The importance of expanding the list of key stakeholders, their engagement and ensuring that their voices were heard was emphasised.

Decision:

That Members note the report.