Lead Member for Economy minutes

Decided · A decision has been taken.

At a remote meeting held on 14 October 2025, the Lead Member for Economy, Councillor Penny di Cara, took decisions on the Get Sussex Working Plan after considering a report by the Director of Communities, Economy and Transport. p2p9

The Lead Member resolved to endorse the Plan as a strategic framework for bringing together employment, health and skills work across Sussex. p10p11

The Lead Member also agreed that the current Partnership Group will continue to oversee delivery of the Plan until governance arrangements are confirmed through the proposed new Mayoral Combined County Authority, and delegated authority to the Director of Communities, Economy and Transport to make future minor amendments to the Plan. p12p13

The stated reason was that the Plan provides an evidence-based framework to address employment and skills challenges across Sussex, supports inclusive growth, aligns with national policy and prepares the region for future governance and funding changes. p14

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• p2DECISIONS made by the Lead Member for Economy, Councillor Penny di Cara, on 14 October 2025 at Remote Meeting via Microsoft Teams
• p9</AI4> <AI5> 5. Get Sussex Working Plan 5.1 The Lead Member considered a report by the Director of Communities, Economy and Transport.
• p10DECISIONS 5.2 The Lead Member RESOLVED to:
• p111) Endorse the Get Sussex Working Plan (The Plan) as a strategic framework for employment, health and skills integration across Sussex;
• p122) Agree the continuation of the current Partnership Group to oversee delivery of the Plan until governance structures are confirmed via the proposed new Mayoral Combined County Authority (MCCA); and
• p133) Delegate authority to the Director of Communities, Economy and Transport to make future minor amendments to the Plan.
• p14REASON 5.3 The Get Sussex Working Plan provides a robust, evidence-based framework to address employment and skills challenges across Sussex. It supports inclusive growth, aligns with national policy, and prepares the region for future governance and funding changes.