(a)          Decision(s)

(1)  That the investment specified in section 1.0 of Appendix B attached to the confidential part of the Cabinet agenda, be approved and funded so that work can continue on delivering a leading edge, forward thinking platform to enable AVDC to develop customer first processes, a streamlined internal operation and a framework for increased opportunities for external commercial sales.

(2)  That the indicative costs and benefits of implementing the full five year strategy outlined in section 2.0 of Appendix B (attached to the confidential part of the Cabinet agenda), be noted, it being appreciated that at this stage both costs and benefits are expected to change as work continues on developing plans for future years.

(b)          Reason(s) for Decision(s)

To progress the strategy in accordance with the approval given by Council.

(c)        Alternative Options Considered

Not to progress the strategy, but this would be contrary to the Council’s previously stated objectives.

(d)       Relevant Scrutiny Committee

Finance and Services.  That Committee received a similar report at its meeting on 4 April, 2017.  The Chairman attended the Cabinet meeting and elaborated upon the Committee’s deliberations.  The Committee had supported the funding of phase one.

(e)        Conflicts of Interest / Dispensation(s)

None.