Maidstone Borough Council

Economic & Commercial Development

Overview & Scrutiny Committee

Tuesday 24 September 2013

The State of Maidstone’s Economy

Report of: Clare Wood

1.      Introduction

1.1     The Economic & Commercial Development Overview & Scrutiny committee’s role is to consider reported that deliver against the priority for Maidstone to have a growing economy. The state of Maidstone’s Economy presentation aims to provide members with an overview of how Maidstone’s economy is performing compared to the other Kent districts.

 2.     Recommendation

2.1     The Committee is recommended to listen to the presentation of John Foster, Economic Development & Regeneration Manager (Appendix A). 

3.           The State of Maidstone’s Economy

3.1        It is important that the committee are aware of the current state of Maidstone’s economy, how this compares to the rest of Kent and the challenges around economic development the borough is likely to face.  

3.      Impact on Corporate Objectives

3.1     The Committee will consider reports that deliver against the     following Council priority:

·         ‘For Maidstone to have a growing economy.’

3.2     The Strategic Plan sets the Council’s key objectives for the medium   term and has a range of objectives which support the delivery of         the Council’s priorities.  Actions to deliver these key objectives may      therefore include work that the Committee will consider over the       next year.