Issue - meetings

Report number PLA534 by the Head of Planning Policy & Economic Regeneration.                                                                       (attached)

DECISION:

(1)    To endorse the South Kesteven District Council Economic & Community Development Strategy and that it now be distributed to partners for information;

(2)    To commit to the delivery of activity as detailed in the document’s action plans during 2005-2008.

Considerations/Reasons for Decision:

(1)     Report number PLA534 by the Head of Planning Policy & Economic Regeneration and appended strategy document which has now been the subject of scrutiny, consultation and relevant amendment;

(2)     Noting the main amendments: inclusion of the District Employers’ Strategy; the interlinking with the Council’s Cultural Strategy, the inclusion of key definitions and timescales;

(3)     The strategy seeks to support and develop the local economy in South Kesteven.  Economic development contributes to the quality of life within the district.  Development and regeneration of the town centres is a priority for the Council, particularly the achievement of Grantham as a Sub Regional centre.  The action plans are aimed specifically at business development, enabling sustainable communities and town centre regeneration.