Issued: 14 December 2023

Following a Full Council meeting today, Thursday 14 December, South Hams District Council discussed recommendations from the Task and Finish Group on the Plymouth and South Devon Freeport.

Following a lively and robust discussion for and against the recommendations, which can be viewed in full on South Hams District Council’s YouTube channel, it was agreed to support the 17 recommendations proposed.

South Hams District Council’s Executive Member for Economic Development, Commercial Strategy and Governance, Councillor John Birch, said: “The Task and Finish group have made some sensible suggestions which the Council have endorsed.  We can now get on with the business in hand, which is to make the most of the Freeport for the residents and businesses of South Hams.”

The Audit and Governance Committee’s Task and Finish Group report, detailing all of the 17 recommendations, can be found at: www.southhams.gov.uk/fullcouncil Follow the links to the correct meeting and date and the public report pack.

The meeting can be viewed in full on South Hams District Council’s YouTube channel www.youtube.com/@SouthHamsCouncil

Further information about the Plymouth and South Devon Freeport can be found at www.southhams.gov.uk/freeport