Issue - decisions

(i)       to note the launch of the Union Street Empty Shops Grant Scheme, with objectives and conditions as detailed in the body of the report;

(ii)      to approve the establishment of a Review Panel for the scheme;

(iii)      to delegate authority to the Chief Officer - City Growth and Chief Officer – Finance, in consultation with the Convenor of the Finance and Resources Committee, to approve grant awards up toa maximum amount of £35,000; and

(iv)     that the Chief Officer - Governance write to Councillor Malik confirming the legality of the application exclusion process.