Decision details

Arising from a report from the Head of Communities and Governance, the Community Well-Being Policy Development Group had recommended that the Tourism Action Plan for 2016/17 be approved.

The Cabinet Member for Planning and Economic Regeneration outlined the contents of the report  which highlighted the work programme in terms of tourism for the 20016/17 financial year and stated that this item had been deferred from the February meeting to allow for further information to be obtained with regard to activities taking place in the rural areas.  The action plan sought to consider a full audit of tourist attractions and activities across the district which would include the rural areas.

Consideration was given to:

·         Activities already taking place in the rural areas and the need to gather further intelligence

·         The need for a joined up plan for both rural areas and town centres

·         The Corporate Plan and the clear steer given by Members with regard to town centres and tourism

·         The use of social media to disseminate information

·         Working with the community and Town and Parish Councils to help coordinate rural events.

RESOLVED that the Tourism Action Plan be approved

Proposed by Cllr R J Chesterton and seconded by Cllr  N V Davey)

Note: - *Report previously circulated, copy attached to minutes.