RESOLVED that Cabinet: -
(a) Note the excellent work of officers to positively take forward the Levelling Up agenda;
(b) Acknowledge the information and recommendations in the Impact Report from This is Purpose and consider which of these if any could be taken forward subject to there being available budgets; and
(c) Agree work should continue across the Council with a focus on the agreed priorities to level up the BCP Council area
Voting: Unanimous
Portfolio Holder(s): Development, Growth and Regeneration
Reason
The values of Levelling Up intrinsically align with the priorities and commitments made in the Council’s Big Plan and Corporate Strategy. Committing to level up Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole enables the Council and its residents to benefit from this key political agenda and opportunities for investment.