*RESOLVED –
1. That the draft response to the current consultation on the route of HS2 be approved, and that the Development and Growth Manager, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Economic Growth, be delegated authority to approve the final response.
2. That the proposed approach to working with partners to prepare a growth strategy for HS2 in Chesterfield in order to maximise the benefits of HS2 for the borough, be approved.
3. That authority be delegated to the Development and Growth Manager, in consultation with the Deputy Leader, to sign the Memorandum of Understanding with HS2 Ltd.
4. That the decision made by Full Council on 23 February, 2017, to allocate £100,000 from the Service Improvement Reserve to increase officer capacity to lead on delivery of the growth strategy for Chesterfield, be noted.
REASONS FOR DECISIONS
To maximise the benefits to Chesterfield of HS2.
To increase officer capacity over the next two years in order to enable Chesterfield Borough Council to work closely with partners and to lead delivery of the growth strategy for Chesterfield.