Decision

1.    To agree the Council should continue to participate in and support the Growth Borough (6 Host Borough) group to maintain a coordinated lobby group for investment in East London and continued focus on legacy and regeneration.

2.    To agree the Council should review the promotion of Small and Medium sized businesses in the Borough with a view to improving it further

3.    Note the outcomes of the Impact Planning process outlined in the report.

Action by:

INTERIM HEAD OF PAID SERVICE (S. HALSEY)

Service Head Strategy and Resources (R. Beattie)

Robin Beattie, Service Head Strategy and Resources, introduced the report. He explained that it contained an overview of the impact on the Council of the Olympics and the legacy improvements achieved. He highlighted the focus on maintaining a close relationship with the other host boroughs into the future and on looking at possible support for Small to Medium sized Enterprises (SMEs).

The Mayor welcomed the report and thanked Councillor Rania Khan and all the officers who had been involved. He stated that he agreed with the need to maintain links with the other host boroughs but would keep that under review to ensure its effectiveness.

Resolved

1.    To agree the Council should continue to participate in and support the Growth Borough (6 Host Borough) group to maintain a coordinated lobby group for investment in East London and continued focus on legacy and regeneration.

2.    To agree the Council should review the promotion of Small and Medium sized businesses in the Borough with a view to improving it further

3.    Note the outcomes of the Impact Planning process outlined in the report.