Decision Maker:

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: October 23, 2025

Purpose:

Content: 8.1 The Head of Programmes and Accountable Body was in attendance to present the Economic Development Skills and Culture Policy Committee Year Ahead report for 2025-26. The report outlined a forward agenda for the Economic Development, Skills and Culture Policy Committee in 2025-26 and set out key steps needed in order to build on the progress made in 2024-25 and to deliver on responsibilities under the Council Plan and Growth Plan.     8.2 RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY: That Economic Development, Skills and Culture Policy Committee:-   a)    Note the progress made in 2024/25, recognising the work of Members, Officers and Partners to establish strong strategic foundations for the organisation and the EDSC’s role in delivery these b)    Consider the key issues identified in Section 3 of the report as part of the forward agenda for 2025-26 c)    Agree to work in collaboration with other Policy Committees to ensure the opportunities and issues identified as Council Plan priorities are taken forward in 2025-26     8.3 Reasons for Decision     8.3.1 The recommendations will enable EDSCC Policy Committee to effectively prioritise resource in the delivery of our Council Plan by agreeing the key issues that we need to address in the 2025/26 year.     8.4 Alternatives Considered and Rejected     8.4.1 To not set out a forward agenda for 2025/26 – this was rejected because now we have plans to align to, we need to set out for citizens the things we want to achieve in 2025/26