Decision

RESOLVED

i)              That the Enterprising Horsham Economic Prospectus and Enterprising Horsham Business Charter as contained in Appendices 1 and 2 to this report be approved and adopted

ii)             That authority be delegated to the Director of Place, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Economic Development and Property, to make such minor changes to the documents as may be required prior to publication; and

iii)           That authority be delegated to the Director of Place, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Economic Development and Property, to approve all other documents emerging as part of the Economic Development Framework.

REASON

To put in place and drive forward the Council’s updated economic policy following a period of stakeholder consultation.

ALTERNATIVE OPTIONS CONSIDERED BUT REJECTED AS IDENTIFIED IN THE REPORT

A one-time traditional one document strategy was considered, but rejected in favour of a framework approach in order to provide a blend of certainty and flexibility that is considered essential in the current economic climate. A framework approach will enable both early traction in the form of a vision and direction of travel and long-term momentum via priority actions which can be developed and delivered as and when required. 6.