Issue - meetings

At the invitation of the Leader, Councillor P. M. McDonald referred to this item and requested that the Cabinet approve the establishment of a “Credit Crunch Task Force” to be lead by the Council which would consist of representatives from various local organisations and authorities. The purpose of the Task Force would be to alleviate some of the difficulties experienced by individuals and local businesses arising from the current financial situation.

There was discussion on the arrangements for the possible Task Force and it was reported that there may be assistance available through various grant schemes and that other Local Authorities may be able to offer advice on this aspect. It was also noted that the Local Strategic Partnership Board had  set up a Group to look at the economic situation and that it would be appropriate to work closely with that organisation.

RESOLVED  that a Credit Crunch Task Force be established to address ways in which local businesses and individuals can be assisted in dealing with the credit crunch and that the Task Force be established under the auspices of the Local Strategic Partnership.