Signing of the District Deal for Newcastle under Lyme
Decision:
Letters were exchanged regarding the District Deal by the Leaders of Newcastle Borough Council and Staffordshire County Council.
Minutes:
The Leader of Newcastle Borough Council introduced Cllr Philip Atkins, Leader of Staffordshire County Council. Cllr Atkins stated that the District Deal had so far been signed by Staffordshire Moorlands District Council and South Staffordshire Council and outlined the work that had so far been undertaken in conjunction with the City Council and District Councils including attracting top names to the area such as Jaguar Landrover. Cllr Atkins also highlighted the close working partnership that the Borough Council and the County Council had recently embarked upon regarding the redevelopment of the Ryecroft site.
Cllr Sweeney welcomed the deal and stated that partnership working was the way forward and thanked Cllr Snell and Cllr Atkins for the work done in achieving the signing of the deal.
Cllr Studd also thanked Cllr Atkins and all Members who had been involved in negotiations and stated that he looked forward to the redevelopment of the Ryecroft.
Letters were exchanged regarding the District Deal by the Leaders of Newcastle Borough Council and Staffordshire County Council.