Decision Maker: Mid Suffolk Cabinet
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: No
It was RESOLVED: -
1.1 That the key information in this report which outlined the current economic funding and policy landscape and the range of partnerships, which now existed across the East of England, which supported the Babergh/Mid Suffolk economy, be noted.
1.2 That the withdrawal of the Council’s membership of the Haven Gateway Partnership from 31 March 2022 be approved.
1.3 That delegated authority be given to the Assistant Director Economic Development and Regeneration in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Economic Growth to finalise any legal documents associated with a withdrawal from the Partnership.
REASON FOR DECISION
To ensure future resources are diverted to areas and partnerships to drive greatest growth and support, especially as part of covid 19 recovery.
Alternative Options Considered and Rejected:
2.1 Option 1 – To remain within the partnership from end of March 2022 working with the Haven Gateway team to review a new vision for the future
2.2 Option 2 – To decide not to remain within the Haven Gateway Partnershipand to withdraw from membership at end of March 2022
Any Declarations of Interests Declared: None
Any Dispensation Granted: None
Publication date: 08/02/2022
Date of decision: 07/02/2022
Decided at meeting: 07/02/2022 - Mid Suffolk Cabinet
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