One of the key themes in the Council’s Economic Development Strategy is “Vibrant Market Towns”.  This report considers how to take forward this theme.

In accepting the recommendations, Cabinet will approve the draft action plans at Annex A of the report as a starting point for local consultation and then development and will appoint a Market Town Support Officer on a three year fixed term and a graduate intern to support market town work.

The subject of the decision:

One of the key themes in the Council’s Economic Development Strategy is “Vibrant Market Towns”.  This report considered how to take forward this theme.

Alternative options considered:

None.

The reason for the decision:

Cabinet was satisfied that the proposals would support the economy and help sustain vibrancy and prosperity into the future.

THE DECISION:

That Cabinet approves:-

(a)     the draft action plans set out at Annex A of the report as a starting point for local consultation and then development; and

(b)     the appointment of:-

          (i)      a single FTE Market Town Support Officer on a three year fixed term; and

          (ii)      a graduate intern to support market town work.