Decision details

Committee noted the progress in creating a proposal for devolution for Nottingham and Nottinghamshire in the form of a County Deal.

The Economic Prosperity Committee, Leaders of Districts, the City and Council Councils in Nottinghamshire agreed a proposition on 29 October to be forwarded to government for consideration that would form the basis of a County Deal for our area.

Opportunities for Broxtowe to benefit from a County Deal included creating a national skills academy to support areas in Broxtowe where skills levels are lower, Development of the Chetwynd barracks site and the Toton area of strategic growth that required significant investment in infrastructure, ambitions for carbon reduction and working collaboratively to engage local communities. Improvements to Town Centres to develop, diversify and thrive was more possible within structures which were collaborative and were more likely to be funded from government. Connectivity was important to achieve the ambition to ensure access to job opportunities and skill progression was available for residents living in the northern parts of Broxtowe.

 Collaborating in a County deal with a strong leadership model would hopefully attract the step change in government investment for Broxtowe and help realise the potential of the vison for job creation and next generation sustainable living.