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

In accepting the recommendations, Cabinet will approve that some research with external companies be undertaken and that using the groupings identified in paragraph 2.1 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.

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.