Agenda and minutes

There were no disclosures of interest

None

It was noted that requests for information referred to within the minutes would be addressed within future reports including the revised and updated growth strategy.

RESOLVED:

That the minutes of the meeting held on 7 March 2024 be approved as a correct record.

Regular updates will be made around the Future High Street Fund, and an update around the Crescent was provided in part 2 of this meeting..

Suggestions for future work programmes items included:

·       Public Transport – it was suggested that the Mayor could be invited to address the committee around matters in the area including transport.  It was noted that the Transport Advisory Board will consider the future process for transport investments, but the committee will be advised and may have an opportunity to influence.  With reference to public transport and funding, upper tier authorities are have the opportunity to submit an investment plan for funding for bus improvements and HPBC are engaged in this process.

·       Further Education – measures to safeguard provision in the area including transport and future of the University of Derby

·       Hospitality Industry

RESOLVED:

That the Chair and Vice-Chair take the above comments into consideration when setting the work programme for the forthcoming year,

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To resolve that the press and public be excluded from the meeting during consideration of the following items of business as there may be disclosure of exempt information as defined in Part I of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972

RESOLVED:

That the press and public be excluded from the meeting during consideration of the following item of business as there may be disclosure of exempt information as defined in Part I of Schedule 12A of the Local  Government Act 1972

RESOLVED:

That the exempt minutes of the meeting held on 7 March 2024 be approved as a correct record.

The Committee received a presentation on progress with the Revitalising Buxton project.