Agenda item - Economic Opportunities Study

4.1          The Board considered a report and presentation from Litchfields detailing the finding of the Economic Study they had undertaken.

4.2          Matters raised in discussion included logistical constraints of the transport system in the South East region and the need for a strategic transport strategy including an integrated transport system. Board members also referred to potential regional enhancement relating to the Local Government Reorganisation and Mayoral Combined Authority.

4.3          Resolved-

1)             That the Board agrees with the seven key opportunity areas outlined in 3.11.

2)             That the Board agrees that the Economic Opportunities Review be included within the Integration Proposal.