Decision details

To approve a consultation draft of “Entrepreneurial Barnet" which sets out the proposed approach to creating an environment in which businesses can thrive

The Committee considered the report.

Councillor Cooke moved that an additional statement be added to the Entrepreneurial Barnet Strategy as follows: “The Council will make parking costs and payment methods in town centre car parks competitive with surrounding boroughs.”  Councillor Pauline Coakley Webb seconded the motion. 

Having been put to the vote the Committee voted:

In Favour: 4

Against: 5

Abstentions: 0

The motion was lost.

Having been put to the vote the Committee

RESOLVED that:

1.     The Committee approve the draft report: Entrepreneurial Barnet: the public sector contribution to Barnet’s economy 2014-2020 as set out in Appendix A for consultation.

2.     The Committee note the proposals relating to town centres, in particular the proposal to differentiate the support available to main, district and local town centres and invites Area Committees to make recommendations as to which town centres should be included in each of these three categories.

3.     The Committee approve the consultation questions at Appendix B, subject to the inclusion of additional questions on business failures as detailed at minute item 6 above.

4.     The Committee authorise officers to make minor typographical amendments to the Entrepreneurial Barnet Strategy and consultation documents prior to publication.

Votes were recorded as follows:

In Favour: 5

Against: 4

Abstentions: 0