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Details
Title:
Freeport East Submission
Details:
Report of the Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member with responsibility for Economic Development
Implementation Date (not before):
Tue 2 Feb 2021
Implementation Date Notes:
That the Freeport East submission be approved to achieve Freeport status recognising the significant economic growth opportunities this will provide to the District and the wider economic sub-region within which East Suffolk operates.
Department:
Economic Development & Regeneration
Include Item on Forward Plan:
No
Estimated Cost:
Not Applicable
Is the Decision Maker Aware of the Decision:
No
Is the Head of Services Aware of the Decision:
Yes
Is Decision County Wide:
No
Would the recommended decision be contrary to the budget and policy framework:
No
Budget Provision:
Achieving Freeport status for the Felixstowe/ Harwich ports cluster will provide the opportunity for significant economic growth within the District which will build on the sub-region’s already strong ports and logistics sector. Such growth in employment, business creation, supply chain, inward investment and support for associated clean energy sectors is completely in line with the Council’s ambitions for economic growth as set out in its Strategic Plan and Economic Growth Plan.
Documents to be Given to Decision Maker:
The other option was for the partnership not to submit a bid for Freeport status. This would have signalled a lack of ambition for the sub-regional economy which is at odds with the partnership’s published economic objectives and risk the area missing out of significant economic growth opportunities.
Decision Proposed:
That the Freeport East submission be approved to achieve Freeport status recognising the significant economic growth opportunities this will provide to the District and the wider economic sub-region within which East Suffolk operates.
Decision Conclusion:
None.
Decision Criteria
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Wards
Carlford and Fynn Valley; Deben; Eastern Felixstowe; Framlingham; Kesgrave; Martlesham and Purdis Farm; Melton; Orwell and Villages; Rendlesham and Orford; Rushmere St Andrew; Western Felixstowe; Wickham Market; Woodbridge
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| 20/01/2021 16:32:29 | Matt Makin | Business Item Created | |
| 20/01/2021 16:32:29 | Matt Makin | Committee Added | Cabinet |
| 20/01/2021 16:32:29 | Matt Makin | Meeting Added | 02/02/2021 6:30PM |
| 20/01/2021 16:33:45 | Matt Makin | Ward Added | Carlford and Fynn Valley |
| 20/01/2021 16:33:45 | Matt Makin | Ward Added | Deben |
| 20/01/2021 16:33:45 | Matt Makin | Ward Added | Eastern Felixstowe |
| 20/01/2021 16:33:45 | Matt Makin | Ward Added | Framlingham |
| 20/01/2021 16:33:45 | Matt Makin | Ward Added | Kesgrave |
| 20/01/2021 16:33:45 | Matt Makin | Ward Added | Martlesham and Purdis Farm |
| 20/01/2021 16:33:45 | Matt Makin | Ward Added | Melton |
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