Decision details

Agreed

RECOMMENDED that:-

(1)  Council approve the creation of the Post of Project Director (Liveable Exeter Garden City);

(2)  Delegated authority be granted to the Chief Executive & Growth Director to make necessary amendments to the Job Description and reporting lines in the light of comments that may arise from Homes England and our sub regional partners;

(3)  Council approve the creation of the following posts: Project Manager (Liveable Exeter Garden City); Commercial Surveyor (Liveable Exeter Garden City); Planning Officer (Liveable Exeter Garden City).

(4)  Council approve the establishment of a board to oversee the Liveable Exeter Garden City programme, the proposed composition of the Board and the draft terms of reference to be delegated to the CE&GD in consultation with the Leader of the Council and to be reported back to a future meeting of Executive; and

(5)  Council approves a budget of up to £750,000, to be funded by an Earmarked reserve, set up for this purpose.

Reason for Decision:

As set out in the report.