Additional documents:
Decision:
It was RESOLVED: -
1.2 That the Assistant Directors be approved as alternative signatories on legal documentation in respect of Enterprise Zone site delivery within the District.
Reason for Decisions: To encourage the development of employment sites and other business growth in appropriate locations. To encourage investment in infrastructure.
Alternative Options Considered and Rejected: To not approve the Discretionary Business Rates Relief policy.
Any Declarations of Interest declared: None
Any Dispensation Granted: None
Minutes:
Councillor Brewster, the Cabinet Member for Economy, introduced report MCa/17/30 and moved the recommendation which was seconded by Councillor Whybrow.
Members noted the tight timescale involved and questioned whether appropriate protocols were in place. Local businesses should be promoted.
Councillor Brewster with support from the Economic Development Officer explained it was a Government supported initiative and the legislation defined the business rates. There were no issues to cause concern and protocols were in place. Local businesses would be treated as a priority, it was a profit for purpose site.
By a vote of 8/1
It was RESOLVED: -
(2) That the Assistant Directors be approved as alternative signatories on legal documentation in respect of Enterprise Zone site delivery within the District.
Reason for Decisions: To encourage the development of employment sites and other business growth in appropriate locations. To encourage investment in infrastructure.