Issue - meetings

To receive a briefing paper by the Head of Communities and Governance advising Members of the work that is being done by the Town Teams and also to advise them of some of the Town Centre Projects which are currently being undertaken.

The Group had before it * and NOTED a briefing paper from the Head of Communities and Governance advising Members of the work that was taking place by the Town Teams and also advising them of some of the Town Centre Projects which were currently being undertaken.

The Head of Communities and Governance informed the Group that the ‘Electric Nights’ events that had been held at the Pannier Market last year had won an award for Best Small Food Market for Local Authority Markets.  The Group asked the officer to convey its congratulations to the team.

The Officer also advised the Group that the Market Manager was retiring and that a new post had been advertised.  She was hoping to interview and appoint shortly.

Discussion took place regarding:

·         Coach parking at Tiverton, Cullompton and Crediton and the possibility of the towns becoming a ‘day out’ for holiday companies. 

·         The possibility of appointing town guides;

·         ‘Electric Nights’ events were planned to be bigger and better for the coming year;

·         Possible joint working with other organisations.

Note:- Report previously circulated and attached to Minutes.