Decision details

The Committee gave consideration to a report which sought endorsement of an Argyll and Bute Love Local gift card scheme designed to encourage local shopping, drive footfall to local businesses and keep spend local in the local area for longer.

Decision

The Policy and Resources Committee –

1.    Agreed to the Council taking part in the initiative and signing up to the concordat in regard to the initial fully funded trial period for the Love Local Gift card.

2.    Agreed to give further consideration to a future report in early 2022 that looks at the possibility of continuing the scheme beyond the initial year, once sufficient information is available to determine its benefit, given the resource implications.

(Reference:  Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Development and Economic Growth dated 3 August 2021, submitted)