Agenda item - Greater Brighton COVID 19 Recovery Plan

Report of the Chair, Greater Brighton Officer Programme Board

1)             That the Board approve the recommendations made within the Recovery Plan which is aligned with Coast to Capital’s recovery strategy for the region.

2)             That the Board agrees to work with partners to progress the actions outlined in the plan and report on progress within an agreed timeframe.

13.1      The Board considered a report of the Chair, Greater Brighton Officer Programme Board that sought approval for the Covid 19 Recovery Plan which was in line with the Board 5 Year-Priorities.

13.2      Councillor Mac Cafferty commended the report and asked if improved east/west rail links could be listed in the transport section.

13.3      The Chair confirmed this could be added along with the impact of unlocking the Croydon rail bottleneck.

13.4      Councillor Nicolson stated that safety improvements to the A259 and A27 should be included in transport discussions.

13.5      RESOLVED-

1)             That the Board approve the recommendations made within the Recovery Plan which is aligned with Coast to Capital’s recovery strategy for the region.

2)             That the Board agrees to work with partners to progress the actions outlined in the plan and report on progress within an agreed timeframe.