Decision details

Financial support for a digital smart phone pilot-the Great Gloucestershire High Street

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Decision:

To support a digital smart phone pilot, in conjunction with GFirst, Gloucester City Council and Stroud District Council, by contributing £21,000. This sum is match funding to a significant grant received from Central Government. The pilot, called the Great Gloucestershire High Street, connects consumers with retailers within Cheltenham Town Centre and Montpellier. The pilot will run for an initial 8 month period during which the council will explore whether it would be possible to secure longer term financial benefits by entering into an arrangement with GFirst and Maybe*.

Reasons for the decision:

To support and develop Cheltenham’s retail offer and promote the town and its wider economy.

Alternative options considered:

A longer pilot period was offered and considered, however this would have required a higher financial contribution.

Other reasons / organisations consulted

Lead Member, S151, One Legal

 

All supported the pilot.

Contact: Email: [email protected].

Publication date: 21/06/2016

Date of decision: 13/06/2016

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