Decision details

The Executive RESOLVED that

(i)            the remaining budget left in the Kevin Cantlon Shop Fronts Scheme be re-purposed for business support projects following the COVID-19 Crisis;

(ii)          As part of the business Support work, Economic Development to work with organisations and associations who work with businesses to support and guide SHBC in the correct level and type of business support needed;

(iii)         research be undertaken either at LA level or with Borough and District colleagues to understand the impacts and needs of the business community so that support can be targeted; and

(iv)          authority to spend the fund be delegated to the (Acting) Chief Executive in consultation with the Business & Transformation Portfolio Holder.