Issue - meetings

To note the minutes of the Exeter and Heart of Devon Growth Board meeting held on 22 January 2013.

(Minutes circulated to Members)

(Minute 41)

Executive noted the minutes of the Exeter and Heart of Devon Growth Board meeting held on 22 January 2013.

RESOLVED that the minutes of the Exeter and Heart of Devon Growth Board meeting held on 22 January 2013 be noted.

(Minutes circulated to Members)

Members are invited to note the minutes of the Exeter and Heart of Devon Growth Board held on 22 January 2013 – minutes circulated to Members

The minutes of the Exeter and Heart of Devon Growth Board held on 22 January 2013 were circulated for Members’ information.  The Strategic Director (KH) referred to the infrastructure and funding challenges for the delivery of the proposed South West Exeter Urban Extension.  He suggested that every effort should be made to raise the profile of the Urban Extension development emulating the targeted and driven approach taken to deliver Cranbrook and ensure the best possible outcome for the area.   It was suggested that key Members and officers from Exeter City Council and Teignbridge District Council should meet to discuss a unified approach to ensure the necessary investment was identified. They should also consider how to address the best way to deal with the additional pressures on existing services such as education and transport.

Scrutiny Committee – Economy noted the content of the Exeter and Heart of Devon Growth Board Minutes.

(Report circulated to Members)