Economy & Development Select are responsive to the needs of businesses, residents and visitors, promoting economic activity, including:

• Scrutiny of the Management of Regeneration and Culture Directorate.
• Strategic economic development, place shaping and enterprise.
• Promoting and sustaining economic growth.
• Job creation and ensuring opportunities for skills and vocational training.
• Public Health, Environmental Health and Trading Standards.
• Public realm – Culture, libraries, museums and theatre.
• The Planning Function – Building Control, Development Control, Local Development Plans, Economic Development and Housing.
• Scrutiny of collaborative initiatives such as the Shared Resource Service (SRS) and CMC2 and others as appropriate.
• Procurement.