Decision details

Councillor Crane, Leader of the Council presented the report which outlined the Visitor Economy Strategy and Action Plan.

The Head of Communities, Partnerships and Customers explained that the strategy was a key element of the Economic Development Framework and would be used to invest, strengthen and promote assets of the district along with securing investment.

The Executive were supportive of the strategy and action plan however stated that actions needed to be prioritised to ensure they were sustainable and that there was capacity to deliver. It was requested that an update report be brought back before the Executive each year to monitor progress.

RESOLVED:

To approve the strategy and action plan including an initial outline budget for delivery.

REASON FOR THE DECISION

To agree the recommendation as a key element in delivering Strategic Priority 2 of the Economic Development Framework: ‘Making Selby District a great place to live and work’.