Council and councillors

1)    Cabinet noted the development of the Discover Rutland Tourism Strategy by the Discover Rutland Management Board.

2)    Cabinet approved the use of £28,000 from Section 106 funds to match fund, with Discover Rutland, a new “Rutland – Open for Visitors” campaign, which will support the delivery of the objectives outlined in the Strategy, and strengthen the resilience of the tourism sector in response to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, contributing to the county’s economic recovery.

Additional Recommendation:

3)    Cabinet requested that ‘Discover Rutland’ provide a business plan and action plan for review and authority be delegated to the relevant Portfolio Holder in conjunction with Strategic Director of Places to assess to soundness of both plans.