Agenda item

Make Great Memories In England's National Parks - Acceptance Of Discover England Funding (SF)

Minutes:

The Chief Executive introduced the report.  Confirmation regarding the success of the submission would not be known until the week commencing 12 June 2017.

 

It was noted that the information in Appendix 2, annex 4 - 7  of the report was not included in the committee pack but was available if required.

 

12.10 Cllr D Greenhalgh left the meeting.

 

The recommendations as set out in the report were moved, seconded, voted on and carried.

 

RESOLVED:

 

1.             

That the Committee approves the proposal from the partnership that has developed the ‘Make Great Memories in England’s National Parks’ project to accept, on confirmation of approval from Visit England/Visit Britain, project funding from the Discover England Fund for the delivery of the business case and;

 

2.             

That acceptance of the grant and entry into a grant agreement with Visit England/Visit Britain is delegated to the Chief Executive in consultation with Heads of Law and Finance.

 

3.             

That entry into arrangements with partners is delegated to the Chief Executive in consultation with the Director of Commercial Development and Outreach and the English National Parks tourism officers steering group.

 

4.             

That the recruitment to the following fixed term posts

-          1 FTE Head of Discover England Programme

-          2 x 1FTE  Regional Project Managers

-          1 FTE Project admin assistant

is delegated to the Chief Executive and Making Great Memories in England’s National Park Steering Group in consultation with the Head of Human Resources.

 

5.             

That the Authority may, subject to compliance with procurement standing orders, enter into contracts for the delivery of the Scheme.

 

Cllr Mrs N Turner and Mr P Ancell left the meeting following consideration of this item.

 

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