To consider the submitted report on the above.

The Committee noted the submitted report which provided information regarding a recent study into the impacts of Tor Bay Harbour on the local economy.  The report highlighted the key findings from the study and provided background reasons why an Economic Impact Assessment was commissioned.

The Committee noted the Tor Bay Harbour Economic Impact Assessment Study (2016) attached at Appendix 1 to the submitted report and the key findings set out in paragraph 2.5 of the submitted report.

Resolved:

That the Executive Head of Business Services be requested to issue a press release highlighting the positive impact of the Tor Bay Harbour on the local economy and use this document to help promote the benefits of the Tor Bay Harbour.