Issue - meetings

To receive a report from the Chief Executive and Director of Growth updating Members on the progress of the Town Shopfront Enhancement Schemes.

The Group had before it, and NOTED, a report * from the Chief Executive and Director of Growth updating Members on the progress of the Town Shopfront Enhancement Schemes.

The Tiverton Shopfront Facelift Grant Scheme was set up in 2015 with £15k from the High Street Innovation Fund to provide small grants to encourage shop-owners / tenants to improve the physical state and visual appearance of their shopfronts in order to enhance the retail environment and preserve conservation features.

Currently, there was approximately £10k uncommitted spend within the scheme. The Town Centre Manager continued to promote the scheme through his regular newsletter and in liaison with the Conservation Officer to target specific properties for improvement.

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