Decision details

Consideration was given to a report which sought endorsement from the Committee for officers to develop an evidence base of appropriate criteria and indicators to provide a regional policy position for Argyll and Bute to benefit from any future national funding allocations that may replace current European funding streams.

Decision

The Environment, Development and Infrastructure Committee –

1.    Endorsed officers to do further work on the development of appropriate criteria and indicators to prepare an evidence based position to support an Argyll and Bute regional policy to ensure the area benefits from future external funding allocations.

2.    Agreed that officers come back to a future Environment, Development and Infrastructure Committee meeting to present and seek approval on appropriate criteria and indicators.

3.    Agreed that Argyll and Bute Council lobby to ensure that national criteria recognise local needs.

(Reference:  Report by Executive Director – Development and Infrastructure Services dated 19 February 2019, submitted)