Decision Maker: Cabinet, Council

Outcome: Noted

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: July 8, 2025

Purpose: Request to release funding for work to assets and the resource for delivery.

Content: RESOLVED   That Cabinet approves:   1.    The creation of two new posts in the Property & Growth Division Growth as set out in this report and at Appendix 1, at a cost of £74,200 for 2025/26 and thereafter an annual cost of £127,300 and to add these posts to the base staffing budget. 2.    In the event that recruitment is not successful to these two posts, to approve an alternative one off budget of up to £228,800 funded from General Fund Reserves for the appointment of interim resource as set out in Appendix 1.