Council and Democracy

Decision details

Covid 19 - Chesterfield Economic Recovery Plan

Decision Maker: Joint Cabinet and Employment & General Committee

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: No

Purpose:

Plan to support the recovery of Chesterfield's economy post Covid 19 pandemic.

Decision:

*RESOLVED -

 

1.    That the Chesterfield Economic Recovery Plan be approved.

 

2.    That the allocation of additional funding for the activities set out in Section 9 of the officer’s report and in the Chesterfield Economic Recovery Plan be approved.

 

3.    That the proposal to establish two new posts, of Town Centre Engagement Officer and Skills Apprentice, be approved.

 

4.    That the Assistant Director - Economic Growth, in consultation with the Cabinet member for Economic Growth, be granted delegated authority to develop detailed proposals for administration of the new Entrepreneurial and Business Start-up Programme.

 

REASON FOR DECISIONS

 

To drive the economic recovery phase of Chesterfield’s

response to Covid-19 and to support Chesterfield’s residents,

communities and businesses.

Reason Key: Has a significant impact in environmental, physical, social or economic terms on communities;

Wards Affected: (All Wards);

Consultees

Cabinet Member for Economic Growth and Cabinet Member for Town Centres and Visitor Economy

Contact: Matthew Southgate Email: matthew.southgate@chesterfield.gov.uk Tel: 01246 345272.

Report author: Matthew Southgate

Publication date: 14/07/2020

Date of decision: 14/07/2020

Decided at meeting: 14/07/2020 - Joint Cabinet and Employment & General Committee

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