Issue - meetings

Consideration has been given to entering into an Inter-Authority Agreement (IAA) relating to the North East Screen Industries Partnership (NESIP) and to provide the financial contribution for 2023/24 in accordance with the agreement.

RESOLVED -

(i)

That the Strategic Director, Economy, Innovation and Growth, in consultation with the Strategic Director Corporate Services and Governance, the Leader of the Council and Portfolio Holder for Economy, be authorised to agree the final IAA in connection with NESIP on the terms as set out in the report and such other terms as may be approved.

(ii)

That a financial contribution of £158,481 for the period 2023/24, to support NESIP pursuant to the terms of the above agreement be approved.

The above decisions have been made for the following reasons:

(A)

To support the delivery of the Council’s Economic Development Strategy.

(B)

Specifically to increase opportunities for the development of media content businesses to grow or locate in Gateshead to provide more and better jobs for Gateshead residents.