Agenda item

Report of the Corporate Dirctors Group

Councillor D.Jones reaffirmed her interest and withdrew from the meeting for this item only.

Decisions:

1.    That Cabinet endorse the response, as outlined in Appendix 1 of the circulated report and the analysis, particularly in relation to growth poles;

2.    That the Chief Executive enter into partnership with the Bevan Foundation and confirms this Council’s support for their proposed work, as contained in Appendix 3 of the circulated report, to build economic development in the valley communities of South Wales, and to make a contribution of up to £10,000 to the work.

Reason for Decisions:

To enable to the Cabinet to respond to the Task and Finish Group, and progress work on a number of issues identified in the response.

Implementation of Decisions:

The decisions will be implemented after the three day call in period.