Report no: 02/2021

Cabinet approved the issuing of a grant to the ‘Rutland and Stamford Sound Community Interest Company’ (the CIC).

Cabniet approve the transfer of ownership of any items purchased for the Project from the budget allocated to the Project to the CIC.

Cabinet endorsed the completion of the remainder of the Project by the CIC

Cabinet authorised the Director for Resources to instruct the Head of Human Resources to complete the necessary steps in the process to facilitate the transfer of the Project Manager post in accordance with TUPE to the Radio Project CIC in as short a timeframe as is possible and not to oppose the transfer.

Councillor Hemsley, as Leader of the Council, explained that Following a takeover which resulted in a rebranding and refocussing of Rutland’s local radio station, Rutland County Council set up the Project on 28th August 2020 to investigate the feasibility of establishing a community-based radio platform for Rutland and Stamford. An independent Board comprising 6 members, was appointed in early November 2020. It was noted that the Board had worked closely with the Project Manager throughout the first stage of feasibility analysis for the Project.

Councillor G Brown commented that he considered the recommendations to be the best route for Rutland and he was encouraged by the strength of the board.

Councillors Stephenson and Wilby commented that they were delighted to see the involvement of local people and noted the importance of good local communication.

RESOLVED:

1)    That the issuing of a grant to the ‘Rutland and Stamford Sound Community Interest Company’ (the CIC) be approved.

2)    That the transfer of ownership of any items purchased for the Project from the budget allocated to the Project to the CIC be approved.

3)    That the completion of the remainder of the Project by the CIC be endorsed

4)    That the Director for Resources be authorised to instruct the Head of Human Resources to complete the necessary steps in the process to facilitate the transfer of the Project Manager post in accordance with TUPE to the Radio Project CIC in as short a timeframe as is possible and not to oppose the transfer.