The Pre-Decision Scrutiny Questions and officer responses were noted.

DECISION

1.    To note the report,

2.    To agree the core principles set out in para 3.12 of the report, and

3.    To note the specific equalities considerations as set out in Paragraph 4 of the report.

Action by:

CORPORATE DIRECTOR, PLACE (A. SUTCLIFFE)

(Divisional Director, Strategy, Policy and Performance (S. Godman)

(Divisional Director, Growth and Economic Development (V. Clark)

(VCS Strategy and Policy Manager (D. Freeman)