Agenda

Members of the Board are invited to declare at this stage of the meeting, the nature and existence of any relevant disclosable pecuniary or personal interests in the items on this agenda and to specify the item(s) to which they relate.

To approve as a correct record the minutes of the last Board meeting held on Thursday 19 November 2024.

Ahead of the publication of the London Growth Plan, to receive an update from senior leaders at Imperial College London about the university’s plans for the WestTech Innovation Corridor. The Board will be asked to consider opportunities for collaboration and explore how residents across West London can benefit from hosting innovative firms and sectors.

The Board is asked to note thatAmanda Wolthuizen, Vice Principal (Strategic Engagement), Imperial College London has been invited to attend for this item along with Tom Bailey, Strategy Director (Innovation Ecosystems) and Katy Ingleby (Public Affairs Manager).

(Agenda republished to include the attached paper on 20 February 2025)

Ahead of the publication of the London Growth Plan, to receive an update from Oxford Economics on their research into the West London economy.  The Board will be asked to consider the key findings and approve the proposed second phase of research.

The Board is asked to note that Neil McCullough, Director of Cities Consultancy, Oxford Economics has been invited to attend for this item.

(Agenda republished to include the attached paper on 20 February 2025)

To receive a verbal update on progress in developing and promoting the proposed scheme.

To consider any other items of business notified in advance of the meeting.

The Board are asked to note the programme of dates for future meetings scheduled during 2024-25, which will be hosted by the London Borough Brent:

·             Tuesday 3 June 2025 – 11am

·             Tuesday 16 September 2025 – 11am