Decision details

To update Cabinet on the delivery of actions proposed to mitigate the impact of the recession on South Cambridgeshire District. 

Cabinet AGREED

(a)               that the use of Hardship Rate Relief be reviewed by 31 October 2009;

(b)               that up to £5,000 be made available from the contingency fund to local volunteer services assisting in people being up-skilled and returning to work (Reference Action xii); and

(c)               to approve in principle the following proposals for the contingency fund:

(i)                 consideration of further measures to support businesses, such as working with the Chamber and Business Link, to stimulate innovation and business start-up (Reference Action xiii – cost estimate £15,000); and

(ii)                consideration of the roll-out of the electronic system to pay invoices more promptly (Reference Action viii – cost to be confirmed. Balance of contingency fund available).