Issue - meetings

The Committee considered the report of the Cabinet Member for Green City and Place detailing the draft Economic and Green Growth Strategy Consultation prior to its adoption by Cabinet. 

Councillor Leggett, Cabinet Member for Green City and Place was in attendance and with the consent of the Chair addressed the meeting. 

The Committee discussed how the Strategy could include the recommendations from the Future of Work Scrutiny Inquiry.  How the City was engaging with partners to ensure the unique selling points were utilised through a dedicated campaign including training and retention of graduates.  The use of an effective communication campaign bringing together businesses and education sectors working towards an attractive post 19 offer in the City planned for the coming months.  Southampton previously held free port status and this should be encouraged as part of the package of investment opportunities. 

RESOLVED that the Cabinet Member considers including an aspiration to be a free port within the Economic and Green Growth Strategy.