Decision details

In line with Government guidance on the transfer of Local Enterprise Partnership’s functions to upper tier local authorities from 1 April 2024, the County Council has been progressing work to develop an economy board. A Cabinet decision (CAB03 24/25) confirmed the new board would be designated as an outside body with the Leader having delegated authority to make appointments to it.

The Leader has approved the following appointments to the West Sussex Economic Growth Board for three-year terms:

(1)        Local Authority Representatives:

a.   West Sussex County Council Representatives:

                                     i.    Cllr Marshall, Leader of West Sussex County Council (will also act as Vice-Chair)

                                    ii.    Cllr Waight, Cabinet Member for Support Services and Economic Development

b.   District and Borough Council Representatives:

                                     i.    Cllr Moss, Leader of Chichester District Council

                                    ii.    Cllr Gardner, Leader of Adur District Council

(2)         Appointed Organisation Representatives

                                     i.    Stephen Lightfoot, Chair of NHS Sussex Integrated Care Board

                                    ii.    Ana Christie, Chief Executive Officer of Sussex Chamber of Commerce

                                   iii.    Andrew Green, Chief Executive Officer of Chichester College Group

                                   iv.    Professor Symeon Dagkas, Vice-Chancellor of University of Chichester (on behalf of the University of Chichester, University of Sussex, and University of Brighton)

(3)        Business Representatives

                                     i.    Philip Kennedy, Managing Director of Eschmann Technologies Ltd

                                    ii.    Melanie Asker, Managing Director of Greenwood Plants

                                   iii.    Rachael Dines, Founder of Shake It Up Creative Ltd

                                   iv.    Simon Pringle, Chief Executive Officer of Red River Software Limited

                                    v.    Alison Addy, Head of External Engagement and Policy, Gatwick Airport Ltd

None declared.