8 PERFORMANCE REPORT OF THE CABINET MEMBER FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PDF 130 KB
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Decision:
To accept and note the information in the report.
Minutes:
The item was submitted by Cllr Ioan Thomas
RESOLVED
To accept and note the information
in the report.
DISCUSSION
The report was submitted noting that
the figures available in the report were some for the first quarter of the
year. It was noted that the Council Plan's Projects had now commenced. Concerns
were raised about the number of high value jobs that had now moved from Parc
Menai in Bangor to Anglesey. It was expressed that the work of developing the
Llanbedr site continued but that the owner was still awaiting confirmation of
funding by Welsh Government.
Concern was added about the Arloesi
Gwynedd Wledig project on how the project would move forward. It was noted that
the free WiFi project in Aberdaron had been a success and that other areas were
eager to trial the project.
Disappointment was expressed that
Festival No.6 was taking a break next year but it was hoped that another
festival would be held during the same period. It was added that the Red Bull
Hard Line event had been successful and it was reiterated that there had been
commitment and close collaboration between the Major Events Unit and Red
Bull.
It was explained that the Economy
and Community Department would hold a workshop with the tourism sector in
September to ascertain their views on improving and maintaining Gwynedd
destinations and raising the standards of the tourism sector. It was added that a discussion was being held
regarding Pwllheli Harbour and Hafan regarding its future, along with
Glynllifon Country Park.
Observations arising from the
discussion
- The concern of losing Festival No.6
was reiterated, but it was explained that the organisers needed to reconsider
the arrangements. The organisers' commitment to Portmeirion was expressed and
the Council would be collaborating with the organisers on every option.
- A discussion was held on the fact that the trend
of job creation by supported ventures was reducing. It was noted that the reason for this was a
reduction in the resources and buildings that the Council had to offer to
businesses that wished to expand. It was expressed that this was a consistent
message seen across north Wales, namely that no bespoke locations and buildings
were available for private businesses. It was noted that the North Wales Growth
Plan was looking at this and that discussions were being held regarding a
joint-venture with the Government to improve the supply of land or bespoke
buildings.