The subject of the decision:

This report explored the future of industrial estates/business parks and their development across the District, in the context of generating inward investment.

Alternative options considered:

None.

The reason for the decision:

Cabinet was satisfied that this decision supported the Council’s Economic Development priority.

THE DECISION:

That Cabinet approves that:-

(1)        some research be undertaken with external companies; and

(2)        using the groupings identified in paragraph 2 of the report, a strategy and action plan be developed in relation to inward investment and that this be submitted to the next meeting of Cabinet.