Decision details

To consider the report of the Leader of the Council seeking approval for the Cabinet’s response to the scrutiny inquiry report on the City’s night time economy.

On consideration of the report of the Leader of the Council, Cabinet agreed the following:

(i)  To approve the response to the 10 recommendations set out in Appendix 1.

(ii)  That the role of coordinating actions and liaising with various partnerships to implement proposed actions to be delegated to the Head of City Development and Economy.

1.  There is a need for increased focus and development of the significant role that the NTE plays in the growth and vibrancy of the city centre and enhancement of the local economy.
2. Economic Development has a key role in coordinating actions to ensure that the enhancement of the local economy is maximised.

Do nothing – does not meet the aspiration of the City Council to enhance the role of the Night Time Economy in the growth and vibrancy of the City Centre and enhancement of the local economy.