Agenda item

Report of the Director of Economic Development.

The Committee considered a report of the Director of Economic Development concerning the budget for the City Office Brussels in 2018/19 to implement the revised operational arrangements approved by this Committee and the Court of Common Council earlier this year.

In answer to a question on how the effectiveness of the new arrangements would be measured, the Director advised that in terms of performance he would be acting on the advice of the consultants and in accordance with the Corporate Plan. A review of how the office was working would also be undertaken as the UK approached Brexit.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to the Economic Development Office budget being increased by £571,500 in enable the revised arrangements for the City Office in Brussels to be implemented.