Agenda item

Report of the Executive Director, Mansion House & Central Criminal Court.

The Committee received a joint report of the Executive Director, Mansion House & Central Criminal Court, the Director of Community & Children's Services, the Assistant Town Clerk, the Director of Economic Development and the Director of Communications, in respect of the updated Mayoral Programme for 2019/21; i.e. - “Global UK – The New Future”.

In response to a question about the “one team” approach, the Executive Director of Mansion House advised that his staff were working closely with the Innovation and Growth Team; however, given the difference in the roles; i.e. - political/financial and ambassadorial - some overlaps were inevitable.  Officers were aware of where this might occur and would ensure that joint working was complementary.   

Members noted the importance of measurable or tangible outcomes from engagement to allow for assessment of impact and the value of repeat activity.  Whilst it was currently very difficult to be precise as to what could be achieved over the next 12 months, given the pandemic and evolving situation, it was noted that this Theme would help steer the Lord Mayor into trade growth and helping businesses through the crisis and recovery. The Chair added her thoughts on the successes of the current virtual engagement programme and expressed her hope that some aspects could continue moving forwards.

The Chair advised that the Resource Allocation Sub Committee’s Away Day had discussed possible future aspects of the “one-team” approach and Members would be invited to consider these in due course. 

RESOLVED: That the report be received and its content noted.