Issue - meetings

The Board received a report from the Strategic Director – Enterprise, Community and Resources, which expanded on the Borough’s Economic Reset Plan, which had previously been circulated to all Council Members. 

 It was reported that the Plan would be used to ensure that the Council could support local businesses in partnership with local organisations and businesses and partners operating in the Liverpool City Region.  Further it was understood that local authorities were consolidating existing statutory and operational requirements as we emerged from the first phase of the Covid-19 crisis.  Also, they were reallocating and securing resources in order to redefine their economies and were working hard to improve the economic and social prospects for local residents and businesses over the year ahead.

A presentation was made to the Board which provided further analysis and data on the potential impact of Covid-19 on Halton’s economy; this would be sent to the Board following the meeting.

The report also provided Members with a summary of key findings and emerging issues to date, due to the impact of Covid-19.  The Chair requested a follow on report be submitted at a future meeting of the Board.

RESOLVED:  That the report and presentation be noted.