The Lead Member responsible for Economic Development introduced the report regarding the RBWM response to the Berkshire Local Industrial Strategy Consultation.

The Lead Member informed that the report fed into the framework document and sought high level responses from members of the LEP looking at the key elements of building an infrastructure for the future within the Thames Valley taking into account future development over the next few years.  The aim was to make the Thames Valley remain an attractive place for employment to develop and be sustainable.

The Lead Member for Finance said he welcomed the document and that the LEP was looking at the long term future of Berkshire, however he would have liked to have seen more mention of the Royal Borough.

Resolved unanimously: that Cabinet notes the report and agrees the consultation response to the BLIS Framework Document and authorises the Executive Director for Place to submit it formally to the Thames Valley Berkshire LEP.