The Gloucestershire Economic Strategy Scrutiny Committee was scheduled to review key aspects of the Local Growth Plan, focusing on Missions 1 and 2, which cover talent, future skills, employment, and health. The committee was also set to receive an update from the City Region Board.

Local Growth Plan - Missions 1 and 2

The committee was scheduled to review sections of the Local Growth Plan (LGP) pertaining to two of its five key missions.

• LGP Mission 1: Talent and Future Skills This mission aims to build a future-ready workforce by improving the alignment between education, skills provision, and employer needs.
• LGP Mission 2: Employment and Health for People and Places This mission focuses on ensuring equitable access to employment opportunities and supporting wider wellbeing outcomes for all residents and communities.

The full Local Growth Plan, covering the period 2025-2035, was available for reference.

City Region Board Update

A verbal update was scheduled to be provided on the outcomes of the City Region Board meeting, which was due to take place on 13 July 2026. This update would have informed the committee about recent developments and decisions made by the board.

Work Plan Review

The committee was scheduled to review its work plan for the upcoming period. This would have involved considering future agenda items and ensuring that proposed topics align with the committee's terms of reference. Suggestions for future scrutiny were to be considered, with a note that the committee's remit might evolve to become the Gloucestershire Economy, Climate Change and Waste Overview & Scrutiny Committee.

Future Meetings

The dates for future meetings of the committee were listed as: 25 September 2026, 27 November 2026, 29 January 2027, 19 March 2027, 28 May 2027, 23 July 2027, 24 September 2027, and 5 November 2027. All meetings were scheduled to commence at 10 am at Shire Hall, Gloucester.