Resolved
(1) That the contents of the report and the financial implications for the Council be noted.
(2) That, having given due consideration, the recommended option (option 3, to introduce 4 categories of businesses to assist and to allocate funding envelope to each category to be allocated at officer discretion) for a scheme be agreed and the adoption of a Discretionary Business Grant Policy be approved.
(3) That delegated authority be granted to the Section 151 Officer in conjunction with the Lead Member for Finance to make amendments to the draft policy as required.