To confirm the minutes of the meeting held on 7 September 2017 (SC.12 - SC.19), previously circulated.

THE DECISION:

That the minutes of the meeting of the Committee held on 27 July 2017 (SC.8 - SC.11), previously circulated, be signed as a correct record.

Report of the Chairman

A report of the Chairman of the Committee was considered which reminded the Committee of the terms of reference of the review and of information which had been identified in the project plan.

Nicole Patterson, Business and Economy Manager, attended the meeting to provide evidence.

(A full account of the questions raised and responses is available as part of the Committee’s records).

The Committee was satisfied with the information provided, but considered it needed more information on issues raised and additional evidence in order to progress the review.

THE DECISION:

That:-

(1)        the information provided so far be received; and

(2)        a survey be undertaken with all businesses who have applied for grants under the schemes and the findings reported to the meeting of the Committee in January 2018.

Report of the Chairman

A report of the Chairman of the Committee was considered which reminded the Committee of the terms of reference of the review and of information which had been identified in the project plan.

Paul Staines, Director of Leisure and Environment, attended the meeting to provide evidence.

(A full account of the questions raised and responses is available as part of the Committee’s records).

The Committee was satisfied with the information provided, but considered it needed more information on issues raised and additional evidence in order to progress the review.

THE DECISION:

That:-

(1)        the information provided so far be received; and

(2)        Paul Staines, Director of Leisure and Environment, be invited to attend the meeting of the Committee scheduled for January 2018.