Issue - decisions

Resolved:           That the Executive Member:

(i)      Noted the work that has been undertaken to reach the objective of becoming a Business Friendly Council.

Reason:              To ensure that the administration is aware of the work being carried out towards becoming a Business Friendly Council.

(ii)      Advised that the following options be preferable as next steps:

·          Audit of the Council’s existing business support arrangements

·          Look at the Council’s website to check it provides easy to use channels through which businesses can access what they need.

·          Business Friendly Charter.

Reason:              To develop options agreed by the Executive Member within a structured initial timescale, and to provide an update report for discussion by the Executive Member in Autumn 2016.