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RESOLVED (a) That the success of the Celtic Freeport submission and the requirement to establish a Freeport company as part of the ‘next steps’ as outlined in the report, be noted. (The establishment of the Freeport company will be subject to a satisfactory outline business case (OBC) being approved by UK and Welsh Governments and a further report to Cabinet: see also (e).) (b) That the entering into of the Memorandum of Understanding included at Appendix 1 of the report be approved. (c) That authority be delegated to the Chief Executive, in consultation with the Deputy Leader, to agree any minor variations to the proposed Memorandum of Understanding that maybe necessary. (d) That the Chief Executive of Pembrokeshire County Council be identified as the representative to the Project Board established pursuant to the Memorandum of Understanding and be delegated authority to make any decisions necessary pursuant to the objectives of the Project Board detailed in the report and be delegated authority to nominate an alternative to attend in his place, who shall be entitled to make any decisions necessary pursuant to the objectives of the Project Board detailed in the report. (e) That the Outline Business Case be submitted to Cabinet for approval and prior to submission to UK and Welsh Governments, be noted. (f) That £200k from the Initiative Fund reserve be allocated to support the further development of the full business case and the establishment of the Celtic Freeport Company. (g) That, subject to confirmation of the Tax Sites, an annual revenue contribution (for an initial 5 year period) of c£50K pa, be approved. (h) That authority be delegated to the Assistant Chief Executive to approve the allocation of funding from the Initiative Fund reserve to address any additional internal resource implications necessary to deliver the Freeport to Full Business Case submission. (i) That Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council as the Accountable Body for the proposed Freeport be approved. (j) That the establishment of a company limited by guarantee be noted and that a further report regarding director appointment and associated matters be presented to Cabinet. (k) That the appointment of Mr Roger Maggs MBE as Chair of the Celtic Freeport during the production of the Outline and Full Business cases, be endorsed. (l) That the appointment of Mr David Gwynne as interim Chief Executive of the Celtic Freeport be endorsed. (m) That the requirement to establish suitable governance mechanisms to allocate seed capital and retained business rates be noted. A further report to be provided in due course to confirm the details of such mechanisms.
The following declaration was made: Councillor Rhys Sinnett declared a personal interest by virtue of being an Authority appointed Member of the Milford Haven Port Authority Advisory Committee.
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RESOLVED (a) That the success of the Celtic Freeport submission and the requirement to establish a Freeport company as part of the ‘next steps’ as outlined in the report, be noted. (The establishment of the Freeport company will be subject to a satisfactory outline business case (OBC) being approved by UK and Welsh Governments and a further report to Cabinet: see also (e).) (b) That the entering into of the Memorandum of Understanding included at Appendix 1 of the report be approved. (c) That authority be delegated to the Chief Executive, in consultation with the Deputy Leader, to agree any minor variations to the proposed Memorandum of Understanding that maybe necessary. (d) That the Chief Executive of Pembrokeshire County Council be identified as the representative to the Project Board established pursuant to the Memorandum of Understanding and be delegated authority to make any decisions necessary pursuant to the objectives of the Project Board detailed in the report and be delegated authority to nominate an alternative to attend in his place, who shall be entitled to make any decisions necessary pursuant to the objectives of the Project Board detailed in the report. (e) That the Outline Business Case be submitted to Cabinet for approval and prior to submission to UK and Welsh Governments, be noted. (f) That £200k from the Initiative Fund reserve be allocated to support the further development of the full business case and the establishment of the Celtic Freeport Company. (g) That, subject to confirmation of the Tax Sites, an annual revenue contribution (for an initial 5 year period) of c£50K pa, be approved. (h) That authority be delegated to the Assistant Chief Executive to approve the allocation of funding from the Initiative Fund reserve to address any additional internal resource implications necessary to deliver the Freeport to Full Business Case submission. (i) That Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council as the Accountable Body for the proposed Freeport be approved. (j) That the establishment of a company limited by guarantee be noted and that a further report regarding director appointment and associated matters be presented to Cabinet. (k) That the appointment of Mr Roger Maggs MBE as Chair of the Celtic Freeport during the production of the Outline and Full Business cases, be endorsed. (l) That the appointment of Mr David Gwynne as interim Chief Executive of the Celtic Freeport be endorsed. (m) That the requirement to establish suitable governance mechanisms to allocate seed capital and retained business rates be noted. A further report to be provided in due course to confirm the details of such mechanisms.
Cabinet considered a report by the Director of Community Services which provided an update on the decision by UK and Welsh Governments to approve the application for the Celtic Freeport. Councillor Paul Miller, the Cabinet Member with responsibility for Place, the Region and Climate Change, introduced the report and stated that the Freeport would bring various incentives which were in keeping with the Council’s plans for renewable energy around the Haven. Councillor Paul Miller Moved the Recommendations. The Director of Community Services then summarised developments of the project since the Government announcement and ministerial letter which confirmed that the Freeport Bid Submission had been successful. He then introduced Mr David Gwynne from Eurus Consulting, who provided a detailed plan of next steps for the project. Mr Gwynne explained the bid process and opportunities the Freeport would provide, the Outline and Full Business Cases, as well as the legal matters that needed to be completed in order to proceed. Councillor Guy Woodham sought clarification in regards to the timeline of the Outline and Full Business Cases and when Pembrokeshire would start to see the benefits of the Freeport. In response, Mr Gwynne stated that benefits were be accrued in two phases, the first being when the tax sites were legally designated, the second being when the Full Business Case was approved. Councillor Miller stated that there was increased interest in the Haven as an investment area since the approval of the Freeport and emphasised the need to establish a baseline business rate with the Government as soon as possible. The Recommendation was Seconded by Councillor Jon Harvey. Councillor Jon Harvey congratulated Councillor Miller and the team for their work. He then mentioned securing local benefits as a result of the Freeport in termsof job creation, environmental benefits and other benefits that occurred with significant investment. Councillor Harvey sought clarification in regards to how the pooling mechanism between the two lead Councils would function. In response, Councillor Miller stated that work was ongoing in regards to such mechanisms, however, the distribution of retained business rates would be a decision retained by the Local Authorities. He also stated that the investment of those retained business rates was not limited to investment within the Freeport tax sites, as it was about wider economic benefit. Councillor Rhys Sinnett highlighted the need for Member oversight and accountability. In response, Councillor Miller stated that it was about finding the right mechanism to suit all. He mentioned that work regarding how scrutiny could be exercised over the Freeport Company was being discussed, but assured that Members would have a role in scrutinising the activity and output of the Company. The Chief Executive highlighted that the Director of the Freeport would be responsible for running the company, but stated that reports would be brought to Cabinet and Councillors periodically to review how the company was operating. Mr Gwynne highlighted that the next steps of the project was to establish the governance arrangements and that an appropriate mechanism needed to be established over the next 6-8 weeks, and stated that it was important to get the structure right. Councillor Sinnett then sought assurance that work around the governance arrangements was part of the Outline Business Case and that Members would be involved. The Chief Executive then confirmed that this would be the case and a report would be brought to Cabinet to review the arrangements, and a Members seminar would also be organised to discuss. The vote, undertaken by way of a roll call, was carried. The votes were recorded as follows: For the Motion: Councillors David Simpson, Paul Miller, Michelle Bateman, Jon Harvey, Rhys Sinnett and Guy Woodham [6] There were no votes against or abstentions. RESOLVED (a) That the success of the Celtic Freeport submission and the requirement to establish a Freeport company as part of the ‘next steps’ as outlined in the report, be noted. (The establishment of the Freeport company will be subject to a satisfactory outline business case (OBC) being approved by UK and Welsh Governments and a further report to Cabinet: see also (e).) (b) That the entering into of the Memorandum of Understanding included at Appendix 1 of the report be approved. (c) That authority be delegated to the Chief Executive, in consultation with the Deputy Leader, to agree any minor variations to the proposed Memorandum of Understanding that maybe necessary. (d) That the Chief Executive of Pembrokeshire County Council be identified as the representative to the Project Board established pursuant to the Memorandum of Understanding and be delegated authority to make any decisions necessary pursuant to the objectives of the Project Board detailed in the report and be delegated authority to nominate an alternative to attend in his place, who shall be entitled to make any decisions necessary pursuant to the objectives of the Project Board detailed in the report. (e) That the Outline Business Case be submitted to Cabinet for approval and prior to submission to UK and Welsh Governments, be noted. (f) That £200k from the Initiative Fund reserve be allocated to support the further development of the full business case and the establishment of the Celtic Freeport Company. (g) That, subject to confirmation of the Tax Sites, an annual revenue contribution (for an initial 5 year period) of c£50K pa, be approved. (h) That authority be delegated to the Assistant Chief Executive to approve the allocation of funding from the Initiative Fund reserve to address any additional internal resource implications necessary to deliver the Freeport to Full Business Case submission. (i) That Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council as the Accountable Body for the proposed Freeport be approved. (j) That the establishment of a company limited by guarantee be noted and that a further report regarding director appointment and associated matters be presented to Cabinet. (k) That the appointment of Mr Roger Maggs MBE as Chair of the Celtic Freeport during the production of the Outline and Full Business cases, be endorsed. (l) That the appointment of Mr David Gwynne as interim Chief Executive of the Celtic Freeport be endorsed. (m) That the requirement to establish suitable governance mechanisms to allocate seed capital and retained business rates be noted. A further report to be provided in due course to confirm the details of such mechanisms.
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