Issue - meetings

To receive a report from the Head of Planning & Economic Regeneration providing Members with an update on performance against the Corporate Plan and local service targets for 2019/20 as well as providing an update on the key business risks.

The Group had before it, and NOTED, a report * from the Head of Planning & Economic Regeneration providing Members with an update on performance against the Corporate Plan and local service targets for 2019/20 as well as providing an update on the key business risks.

Consideration was given to:

·         The fact that the shop vacancy rates were collated at the start of each quarter hence the figures for ‘September’ were populated already.

·         The funding landscape was very unsure at the moment given the current political climate, however, finding funding streams was only part of the picture. The council could also look to entering into partnerships with other public sector organisations as well as commercial enterprises. A comprehensive approach was being undertaken exploring a range of opportunities.Risks and mitigations with regard to Brexit should be considered and closely monitored by this Policy Development Group and a report was requested to be brought to the next meeting detailing where the council stood with regard to this issue.

Note: * Report previously circulated; copy attached to the signed minutes.