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RESOLVED:             
That the updated draft Norfolk Economic Strategy, which will also
be known as the ‘Local Growth
Plan’ for Norfolk, be endorsed with the following
additional points to be passed to the County Council for their
consideration:
 

·        
Specific reference to the existence of the CITB in
reference to the construction sector, along with its close link
with the College of West Anglia.

·        
The protection of the Environment being included as
a golden thread throughout the document.

·        
An energy Action Plan to be included

·        
The priority of supporting SMEs in
procurement.
·        
Strengthen opportunity for King’s Lynn –
Cambridge growth corridor
 
 
Reason for Decision:
 
The
draft Norfolk Economic Strategy will act as a policy for the Norfolk County Council,
but also serve as a framework for a wide range of partners
including districts, education institutes and the private sector.
The strategy will act as a Local Growth Plan for the new
Labour Government, who will expect bids for funding to reference
the strategy. It is therefore an important policy document which
will open up opportunities for West Norfolk in line with the
corporate priority to support growth and prosperity and the
priorities emerging from the West Norfolk Economic
Strategy