Decision details

Consideration was given to a report concerning the main findings of the Argyll and Bute Economic Forum Report by Mr Nicholas Ferguson CBE, the Chair of the Forum.

Decision

The Committee agreed:-

1.    To note the content of the report together with the main findings of the Argyll and Bute Economic Forum Report attached as Appendix 2 to the Executive Director’s report.

2.    That the work of the Economic Forum contributes to the delivery of strategic objectives and is of great value towards the delivery of the overall objective that Argyll and Bute’s Economic Success is Built on a Growing Population.

3.    To record their thanks to all members of the Forum for their endeavours with particular thanks to Nicholas Ferguson CBE for leading on the development of the invaluable report.

(Reference: Report by Executive Director – Development and Infrastructure Services dated 15 March 2016; Recommendations from Economic Forum Report dated February 2016; and Economic Forum Report dated February 2016,submitted)