Decision details

Decision

RESOLVED to

1.    Adopt the principles contained within the draft Strategy document contained within Appendix A;

2.    Approve a provisional budget of £30k to support with the evidence gathering recommended within the Strategy, to be funded from the Invest to Save reserve;

3.    Request that the Overview & Scrutiny Committee undertake further work to develop and embed the draft strategy which will include evidence collection and engagement as outlined in the draft strategy. Further, that Cabinet be advised of the scope of the Committee’s work, progress and recommendations and

4.    Recommend to Full Council that further capital provision of £500,000 is allocated from capital receipts (to include any potential grant funding) to undertake improvements to facilities in Sheringham and North Walsham, to include provision of Changing Places facilities. These facilities will be delivered by the end of the 2022 calendar year.

Reasons for the decision:

To provide a more strategic approach to the management and investment off these important assets whilst continuing the capital investment improvement plan.