To confirm the decisions of the meeting held on 7 October 2014 (CA.31 - CA.38), previously circulated.

THE DECISION:

That the decisions of the meeting held on 7 October 2014 (CA.31 – CA.38), previously circulated, be signed as a correct record.

This report presents the Draft Hambleton Economic Strategy and Investment Plan 2014-2024, attached as Annex A to the report, and seeks approval for external consultation with key stakeholders, business and community representatives.  The final version of the Strategy and Investment Plan will be presented to Cabinet for approval in December 2014.

In accepting the recommendations, the draft Economic Strategy and Investment Plan 2014-2024 will be approved and the final version of the Economic Strategy and Investment Plan 2014-2024, including the results of the consultation, will be presented to Cabinet for approval in December 2014.

The subject of the decision:

This report presented the Draft Hambleton Economic Strategy and Investment Plan 2014 - 2024, attached as Annex A to the report, and sought approval for external consultation with key stakeholders, business and community representatives. The final version of the Strategy and Investment Plan would be re-presented to Cabinet in December 2014.

Alternative options considered:

None.

The reason for the decision:

To support the delivery of the Council’s objective to support local economic growth.

THE DECISION:

That:-

(1)     the draft Economic Strategy and Investment Plan 2014-2024 be approved; and

(2)     the final version of the Economic Strategy and Investment Plan 2014 – 2024, including the results of the consultation, be re-presented to Cabinet in December 2014.

This report seeks endorsement of the Public Open Space, Sport and Recreation Plan for Topcliffe.

In accepting the recommendation, the Public Open Space, Sport and Recreation Plan attached at Annex B of the report will be endorsed.

The subject of the decision:

This report sought endorsement of the Public Open Space, Sport and Recreation Action Plan for Topcliffe.

Alternative options considered:

None.

The reason for the decision:

To comply with the Council’s legal responsibility to ensure funding is used in a way consistent with the individual S106 Agreements.

THE DECISION:

That the Public Open Space, Sport and Recreation Action Plan in Annex B of the report be endorsed.

To consider passing a resolution under Section 100A(4) of the Local Government Act 1972 excluding the press and public from the meeting during consideration of item 6 on the grounds that it involves the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in paragraph 3 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A to the Act.

THE DECISION:

That under Section 100A(4) of the Local Government Act 1972, the press and public were excluded from the meeting during consideration of the items of business at minute no CA.43 on the grounds that it involved the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in paragraph 3 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Act as the Cabinet was satisfied that the public interest in maintaining the exemption outweighed the public interest in disclosing the information.

This report seeks consideration of financial support for the Dalton Industrial Estate feasibility and design work.

The subject of the decision:

This report sought financial support of up to £165,000 for the Dalton Industrial Estate feasibility and design work for infrastructure improvements.

Alternative options considered:

None.

The reason for the decision:

To support the delivery of the Council’s objective to support local economic growth.

THE DECISION:

That:-

(1)     an allocation of £65,000 be approved from the Economic Development Fund to complete the valuation and site investigation studies; and

(2)     a capital grant be awarded to Dalton Businesses for 50% of the detailed design costs up to a maximum of £100k, subject to:-

          (i)      a formal agreement being in place regarding the constitution of the Dalton Businesses;

          (ii)      agreement by the businesses to contribute 50% of the costs of the detailed design costs; and

          (iii)     the results of the valuations and site investigations proving positive.