This report seeks approval to continue to fund the External Funding Officer.

In accepting the recommendation, the post of External Funding Officer within the Business and Economy Team will be extended for a further 2 years to October 2019 and funding of £20,276 in 2017/18, £40,730 in 2018/19 and £21,390 in 2019/20 will be approved from the Economic Development Fund to fund the salary and on costs associated with the post.

The subject of the decision:

This report sought approval for further funding for the External Funding Officer and extend the post for a further two years to October 2019.

Alternative options considered:

None.

The reason for the decision:

Cabinet was satisfied that extension of the post would continue to support the Council’s priority Supporting Economic Growth by securing external funding and investment to deliver projects identified in the Council’s Economic Strategy.

THE DECISION:

That:-

(1)     the post of External Funding Officer within the Business and Economy Team be extended for a further 2 years to October 2019; and

(2)     funding of £20,276 in 2017/18, £40.730 in 2018/19 and £21,390 in 2019/20 be approved from the Economic Development Fund to fund the salary and on costs associated with the post.