As Cabinet Member for Economic Development and Coastal Regeneration I agree to:
(a) APPROVE the establishment of a new in-house provision model to deliver Brand Kent (visitor economy and inward investment) services, following the cessation of previous external arrangements.
(b) APPROVE the redirection of the Kent County Council (KCC) budget remaining for the 2024–25 visitor economy and inward investment contracts (approximately £162,000) to support the implementation of the new in-house provision.
(c) APPROVE the planned allocation of £405,000 (with total service funding dependant on level of partner contributions) from the 2026–27 budget, subject to full approval at County Council in February 2026, to sustain and expand the in-house service model.
(d) DELEGATE authority to the Corporate Director of Growth, Environment and Transport, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Economic Development and Coastal Regeneration, to design and implement the final service delivery model, including recruitment and integration of services within existing council structures and manage and determine future funding allocations within the parameters set by the County Council, to ensure its ongoing development and sustainability.
(e) DELEGATE authority to the Director of Growth & Communities to take all necessary actions, including finalising terms and entering into required contracts or legal agreements, to implement the decision.