Issue - meetings

To consider a report from the Deputy Chief Executive.

The Cabinet were presented, and NOTED a report* which provided an insight into the results of the resident survey. The following was highlighted:

• Results had shown that positive feedback had been received, the results had also identified opportunities for improvement and that these would be considered.

The following was discussed:

• That 39% of residents felt that the Council acted on concerns of residents and that 41% of residents were fairly or very satisfied with Mid Devon District Council’s street cleaning service.
• Whether this survey should be done earlier in the municipal year.
• That areas other than Tiverton should be invested in.
• That more public engagement could be done, and that not all carparks were well used.
• Although there was not a timeframe for setting out action plans, this would be discussed.
• That it was important that local businesses were supported, to which the Director of Place explained that there were a number of initiatives that supported local businesses. 

Note: *report previously circulated and attached to the minutes