Agenda item

Cllr Peter Fleming OBE, introduced the item, inviting members to give their views on the strategic organisation of the Innovation Zone at the LGA Annual Conference 2018. Members were asked whether there should be a subject theme this year.

In the discussion which followed, members made the following points:

·         It was suggested that a broad subject theme was adopted which could encompass a variety of topics.

·         Themes such as commercialisation and sharing good practise were suggested.

·         It was emphasised that the innovation zone needed to include people from outside the sector.

·         Members agreed that there should be a small working group set up to consider this. The following members were appointed: Cllr Peter Fleming, Cllr Joy Allen, Cllr Catherine Rankin and Cllr Laura Miller.

Decision

The board:

1.    Advised on the Zone’s development for 2018.

2.    Agreed to appoint a member advisory group.

Action

1.    Officers to proceed with work as directed by members.