Issue - meetings

To consider proposals for the business plan, revenue budget estimates, capital programme and proposed fees and charges in respect of the Council’s priority area of Business Growth.

The Committee considered the proposals for the business plan, revenue budget estimates, capital programme and proposed fees and charges in respect of the Council’s priority area of Business Growth. The priorities and objectives for Business Growth were to invest in our towns and people, develop and implement area regeneration, and support business employment, skills and connectivity. Key lines of enquiry from Members were:

• The budgets for and performance of markets and retail events, and whether spend increases have the desired effect.
• Usage and expenditure relating to car parks, compared to periods when some free parking has been provided.
• Appeals to council planning decisions, including cost implications and targets.