Agenda and decisions

To receive any apologies for absence.

To receive any declarations of personal interest.

To note any items that are a matter of urgency in the view of the Chair for consideration.

The Chair shall propose that the minutes of the previous meeting of this committee held on 11/12/25 be signed as a true record.

To consider the benefit of the Growth Deal for Gwynedd.

DECISION

1.     To accept the report and note the wide range of observations made, expressing dissatisfaction that some of the schemes were slow to mature, and regarding the balance between rural and urban investment.

2.     That the Committee receives a report on the Trawsfynydd Science Centre and Glynllifon Rural Economy Hub projects as soon as possible.

3.     Request an outline of the Growth Deal's cost to Cyngor Gwynedd and the outcomes for Gwynedd in terms of high-quality jobs, particularly in deprived areas.

4.     Request that future progress reports include more detail in relation to the jobs created specifically in Gwynedd, and the type of contracts.

To consider the impact of the visitor levy on Gwynedd.

DECISION

1.     To accept the report and note the observations.

2.     Recommend that the Cabinet Member for Economy and Community:

·       Ensures that full consideration is given to all the complexities involved with the introduction of this new levy.

·       If the Council decides to introduce a Visitor Levy:

Ø  There is a specific commitment on how the money raised would be spent, giving priority to areas relating to tourism and the community.

Ø  Thorough consultation takes place across the county and with relevant partners to identify community priorities.

Ø  There should be transparency with those who pay the levy regarding how the money will be spent.

Ø  That communication about exceptions is effective and sensitive as necessary.