This report seeks approval for the Hambleton District Council Inward Investment Strategy and Action Plan for 2017 to 2022.

In accepting the recommendations, Cabinet will approve the Hambleton Inward Investment Strategy and Action Plan; feasibility and viability analysis will be undertaken on proposed strategic employment sites to inform the development of the Local Plan and a review of progress will be conducted in consultation with the Deputy Leader which will be undertaken during 2018/19 and used to inform an Inward Investment Action Plan for 2019 onwards and which will be reported to Cabinet.

The subject of the decision:

This report sought approval for the Hambleton District Council Inward Investment Strategy and Action Plan for 2017 to 2022 attached at Annex A of the report.

Alternative options considered:

None.

The reason for the decision:

Cabinet gave approval in November 2016 for the Business and Economy Team to develop an Inward Investment Plan for consideration by Cabinet.

THE DECISION:

That:-

(1)     the Hambleton Inward Investment Strategy and Action Plan be approved;

(2)     feasibility and viability analysis be undertaken on proposed strategic employment sites to inform the development of the Local Plan; and

(3)     a review of progress, which should include measuring performance against Key Performance Indicators, be conducted with the Deputy Leader during 2018/19 and used to inform an Inward Investment Action Plan for 2019 onwards which will be reported to Cabinet.