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AGREED:- i) That the report on the Anti-Poverty Strategy be scheduled for the October meeting. ii) That the report on SMART towns be added to the items to be scheduled. iii) That the report on Economic development of North Wales be considered at the September meeting. iv) That the update report in respect of the City of Culture 2029 bid be considered at the September meeting. v) That the report in respect of Placemaking be considered at the September meeting. vi) That the Committee note an All Member Workshop in respect of Placemaking will be held in July 2026
AGREED - i) To note the information presented and support the use of the THRIVE software to help establish the social value of existing and future schemes/developments. ii) That an All Member Workshop on the software be held. iii) That a report on the use of the software and information it provides be considered by the Committee in June 2027. iv) That staff be thanked for their work in inputting data and developing this software.
AGREED:- That the minutes of the meeting held on 12 May 2026 be signed as a correct record.
Decision as recorded
AGREED:- i) That the report on the Anti-Poverty Strategy be scheduled for the October meeting. ii) That the report on SMART towns be added to the items to be scheduled. iii) That the report on Economic development of North Wales be considered at the September meeting. iv) That the update report in respect of the City of Culture 2029 bid be considered at the September meeting. v) That the report in respect of Placemaking be considered at the September meeting. vi) That the Committee note an All Member Workshop in respect of Placemaking will be held in July 2026
The Chief Officer for Governance and Customer submitted a report (COGC/55/26) that asked members of the committee to consider the revised work programme of the Employment, Business and Investment Scrutiny Committee attached at Appendix 1. The Scrutiny Facilitator provided an update to the Committee, highlighting progress against the work programme and noting that the April meeting had been replaced by an all-member workshop on the development of the Council’s Anti-Poverty Strategy. A timetable for the strategy was outlined, with pre-decision scrutiny scheduled for October. Members were advised that the Smart Towns report had been delayed and was initially proposed for July, whilst the annual North Wales Economic Development report and items on City of Culture and Placemaking were scheduled for September, supported by planned placemaking workshops in July. The following was discussed: - · That capacity constraints would limit the readiness of the Smart Towns report. · Members supported deferring the item and agreed to replace the July meeting with a placemaking workshop. · Members were also encouraged to consider whether they wished to examine specific aspects of the anti-poverty agenda in more detail through future scrutiny. AGREED:- i) That the report on the Anti-Poverty Strategy be scheduled for the October meeting. ii) That the report on SMART towns be added to the items to be scheduled. iii) That the report on Economic development of North Wales be considered at the September meeting. iv) That the update report in respect of the City of Culture 2029 bid be considered at the September meeting. v) That the report in respect of Placemaking be considered at the September meeting. vi) That the Committee note an All Member Workshop in respect of Placemaking will be held in July 2026
Decision as recorded
AGREED - i) To note the information presented and support the use of the THRIVE software to help establish the social value of existing and future schemes/developments. ii) That an All Member Workshop on the software be held. iii) That a report on the use of the software and information it provides be considered by the Committee in June 2027. iv) That staff be thanked for their work in inputting data and developing this software.
The Chief Officer for Economy and Planning submitted a report (COEP/37/26) that updated the committee on the Thrive Social Value Digital tool that had been adopted by the Business and Investment team. The Lead Member for Economy, Business and Tourism introduced a report on the implementation of the Thrive social value tool, developed to strengthen how social, economic, and environmental benefits are measured within economic development activity. Members were advised that the tool provided a consistent and practical framework to evidence outcomes such as employment, skills, wellbeing and sustainability, supporting both council decision-making and external businesses in demonstrating social value, particularly in funding and procurement contexts. It was confirmed that the system could be applied flexibly across a range of projects, from community initiatives to larger regeneration schemes, using recognised measures to quantify impact. Discussion highlighted: - · The potential of the tool to enhance the quality of project planning, strengthen business cases, and provide clearer evidence of outcomes, including the significant value generated by existing programmes. · Whilst it was noted that the system would not necessarily reduce officer capacity requirements, it would improve analysis, reduce reliance on external support, and support more informed investment decisions. · The Committee noted the early stage of implementation, ongoing training, and Executive Board support, with continuation beyond the current 18-month period dependent on demonstrating value of the software. · Members welcomed the broader application of the tool, including its ability to capture non-financial benefits, and supported further engagement, including a future workshop and follow-up reporting. · Officers were also thanked for their work in developing and introducing the approach. · The Committee noted the early-stage implementation of the Thrive platform, ongoing officer training, and its potential to improve the quality of decision-making and evidence the wider impact of economic activity. · Further detail was provided on how the tool operated, including its use of proxy values aligned to national Green Book data to quantify social value. · It was explained that the system could be used both retrospectively to assess completed activity and prospectively to design projects with clearly defined outcomes from the outset. · Members were advised that this approach would strengthen business cases, improve the quality of funding applications, and support more informed decision-making. · Examples were shared to demonstrate the potential impact, including the application of proxy values to existing programmes, which highlighted the significant social and economic return generated through activities such as employment support, regeneration, and community initiatives. · Members recognised the value of being able to translate outcomes into measurable figures to evidence transparency and accountability. · Discussion also explored how the tool could support a wide range of activity, from large-scale regeneration projects to smaller community-led initiatives and assist in evidencing the benefits of interventions such as grant schemes or reduced-cost asset use. · Members welcomed the broader application of the tool, including its potential to demonstrate the wider social and community value of projects that may not traditionally be measured financially. · It was recognised that the tool could provide a more balanced assessment of initiatives such as cultural and community facilities by evidencing non-financial benefits alongside economic outcomes. · Members also noted early examples of its application, including the significant social value attributed to employment and regeneration programmes, and its potential to support initiatives such as Warm Spaces and other community schemes. · The Committee expressed support for the continued development and use of the tool and agreed that further member engagement would be beneficial. AGREED - i) To note the information presented and support the use of the THRIVE software to help establish the social value of existing and future schemes/developments. ii) That an All Member Workshop on the software be held. iii) That a report on the use of the software and information it provides be considered by the Committee in June 2027. iv) That staff be thanked for their work in inputting data and developing this software.
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