Lead Member for Economy
DECISIONS made by the Lead Member for Economy, Councillor Penny di Cara, on 14 October 2025 at Remote Meeting via Microsoft Teams
Councillors Denis and Hollidge spoke on item 4 (see minute 5)
1. Decisions made by the Lead Cabinet Member on 22 January 2025
1.1 The Lead Member approved as a correct record the minutes of the meeting held on 22 January 2025.
2. Disclosure of Interests
2.2 There were none.
3. Urgent items
3.1 There were none.
4. Reports
4.1 Reports referred to in the minutes below are contained in the minute book.
5. Get Sussex Working Plan
5.1 The Lead Member considered a report by the Director of Communities, Economy and Transport.
DECISIONS
5.2 The Lead Member RESOLVED to:
1) Endorse the Get Sussex Working Plan (The Plan) as a strategic framework for employment, health and skills integration across Sussex;
2) 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
3) Delegate authority to the Director of Communities, Economy and Transport to make future minor amendments to the Plan.
REASONS
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.