Lead Member – Councillor Nic Laurens – Portfolio Holder for Economic Growth

Report of the Head of Economic Growth

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RESOLVED:

i)             That it be noted that Shrewsbury BID has served notice of their intention to seek a renewal ballot to the Secretary of State and Shropshire Council;

ii)            That the draft Shrewsbury BID 2019 – 2024 business plan and renewal proposal, attached as Appendix 1, be endorsed.

iii)           That a vote in support of Shrewsbury BID’s continuation in respect of the Council’s voting rights for the Council owned premises in the renewal ballot be approved and authority be delegated to the Head of Business Enterprise and Commercial Services to exercise this vote.

The Portfolio Holder for Economic Growth presented an update report from the Head of Economic Growth on the progress of the Shrewsbury BID renewal process.  He paid tribute to the work of the BID team for their work and drew attention to the value of tourism to the county as a whole, Shrewsbury’s purple flag safe status regarding its night time economy and the wealth of independent shops, 48% which all helped to attract visitors to the town.

Members were wholly in support of the BID and recognised the benefits to, not only Shrewsbury, but to the county as a whole.  The Leader added that the Shrewsbury BID was thriving and the BID in Oswestry was also starting to grow.

RESOLVED:

i)             That it be noted that Shrewsbury BID has served notice of their intention to seek a renewal ballot to the Secretary of State and Shropshire Council;

ii)            That the draft Shrewsbury BID 2019 – 2024 business plan and renewal proposal, attached as Appendix 1, be endorsed.

iii)           That a vote in support of Shrewsbury BID’s continuation in respect of the Council’s voting rights for the Council owned premises in the renewal ballot be approved and authority be delegated to the Head of Business Enterprise and Commercial Services to exercise this vote.