Decision
Analysis
outcome: The membership of Sussex Chamber of Commerce on the Greater Brighton Economic Board was approved, pending a final decision by the Board.
summary: The decision involves approving the membership of Sussex Chamber of Commerce on the Greater Brighton Economic Board.
topline: The Leader of the Council has decided to approve the membership of Sussex Chamber of Commerce on the Greater Brighton Economic Board.
reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves selecting a specific organization to be part of an important economic board, which could impact other stakeholders.
affected_stakeholders: ["Sussex Chamber of Commerce", "Greater Brighton Economic Board members"]
contentiousness_score: 6
political_party_relevance: There may be implications of political influence as the decision maker is the Leader of the Council.
URL: https://democracy.crawley.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=798
Decision Maker: Leader of the Council
Outcome:
Is Key Decision?: No
Is Callable In?: Yes
Purpose: The Greater Brighton Economic Board has agreed that Sussex Chamber of Commerce should become a constituent member of the Board, joining the Greater Brighton Economic Joint Committee. Extending the membership of the Board triggers a variance in the Board’s Heads of Terms that will require the formal ratification of all Joint Committee members. As a Member of the Greater Brighton Economic Board, Crawley Borough Council is asked to ratify membership of Sussex Chamber of Commerce as part of the Greater Brighton Economic Board. Under delegated authority, The Leader of the Council is recommended to approve the membership of Sussex Chamber of Commerce to the Greater Brighton Economic Board, subject to a formal final decision by the Board.
Content: Councillor Jones, Leader of the Council, approve the membership of Sussex Chamber of Commerce on the Greater Brighton Economic Board, subject to a formal final decision by the Board.
Date of Decision: September 1, 2025