Issue - meetings

Cabinet received a report seeking approval for a proposed £12.8m economic recovery and growth programme that will target and tackle some of the economic impacts of Covid-19 and to stimulate economic growth.

Resolved: That;

1. The allocation of use of £12.8m to fund a targeted economic recovery and growth programme as outlined in the report be approved;
2. The Executive Director of Growth, Environment, Transport and Communities be authorised, to finalise the programme and award funding to projects in consultation with the Director of Corporate Services, Director of Finance and Leader of the Council; and
3. The Executive Director of Growth, Environment, Transport and Communities be authorised, in consultation with the Director of Corporate Services, to identify the most appropriate delivery models, to procure all such external resources required, to negotiate the terms and conditions of any arrangements or contracts, and to enter into contractual arrangements.