Report of the Chairman

A report of the Chairman of the Committee was considered which reminded the Committee of the terms of reference of the review and of information which had been identified in the project plan.

Nicole Patterson, Business and Economy Manager, attended the meeting to provide evidence.

(A full account of the questions raised and responses is available as part of the Committee’s records).

The Committee was satisfied with the information provided, but considered it needed more information on issues raised and additional evidence in order to progress the review.

THE DECISION:

That:-

(1)        the information provided so far be received; and

(2)        a survey be undertaken with all businesses who have applied for grants under the schemes and the findings reported to the meeting of the Committee in January 2018.

Report of the Chairman

A report of the Chairman of the Committee was considered which reminded the Committee of the terms of reference of the review and of information which had been identified in the project plan.

Helen Kemp, Director of Economy and Planning, attended the meeting to provide evidence.

(A full account of the questions raised and responses is available as part of the Committee’s records).

The Committee was satisfied with the information provided, but considered it needed more information on issues raised and additional evidence in order to progress the review.

THE DECISION:

That:-

(1)        the information provided so far be received; and

(2)        a Business and Economy Manager be invited to attend the next meeting of the Committee.