Agenda and draft minutes

1.1       The Lead Member approved as a correct record the minutes of the meeting held on 22 January 2025.

Disclosure by all Members present of personal interests in matters on the agenda, the nature of any interest and whether the Members regard the interest as prejudicial under the terms of the Code of Conduct.

2.2       There were none.

Notification of any items which the Lead Member considers urgent and proposes to take at the appropriate part of the agenda.

3.1       There were none.

4.1       Reports referred to in the minutes below are contained in the minute book.

Report by the Director of Communities, Economy and Transport

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.