Decision details

Purpose of Report: Following reports to Cabinet in November 2013, July and October 2014, in which Members agreed the need to develop a new approach to delivering marketing, culture, tourism and business development in the City. Members are asked to approve the final financial elements of the Business Plan.

This report will now be considered at the Cabinet meeting on 20 January 2015 to allow further time to collate the information.

Resolved:  That Cabinet agree to:         

(i)           The financial elements of the Business Plan, at Annex 1 of the report, as a basis for establishing the new company ‘Make it York’

(ii)          Require the Director of Communities and Neighbourhoods and the Director of Customer and Business Support Services, in consultation with the Leader, to produce a further report on the governance and outcomes of the legal process in March 2015.

Reason:     To provide Members with a follow up to earlier Cabinet reports and the financial details of the business plan to ensure that Members are aware of the progress to date in respect of the new organisation.