Issue - meetings

To receive a report from the Chief Executive and Director for Growth presenting the finalised Destination Management Strategy.

The Group had before it a report * from the Chief Executive and Director of Growth presenting it with the finalised Destination Management Strategy.

It was explained that ultimately the Strategy would have an Action Plan but this would also need to take into consideration the Economic Strategy therefore it would be premature to present it at this stage.

Brief discussion took place regarding:

·         A finding from the 2016 visitor survey which stated that the lowest satisfaction rates were for nightlife/evening entertainment and availability of public toilets. Officers would be coming back to Members with ideas as to how change in this area could be realised.

·         The Visit Devon website did not have anything relating to shopping in the major towns of Mid Devon and this was seen as not being reflective of a the quality shops on offer.

·         Gold Street had recently been voted the ‘trendiest’ street in Devon.

RECOMMENDED to Cabinet that the Destination Management Strategy be recommended to Council for approval.

(Proposed by the Chairman)

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