11 Performance and Risk for 2017/18 PDF 62 KB
To receive a report from the Director of Growth & Chief Executive providing members with an update on performance against the Corporate Plan and local service targets for 2017/18 as well as providing an update on the key business risks.
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Minutes:
The Group had before it, and NOTED, a report * from the Director of Growth & Chief Executive providing Members with an update on performance against the Corporate Plan and local service targets for 2017/18 as well as providing an update on the key business risks.
Discussion took place regarding:
· The number of businesses assisted which had been 261 against an annual target of 250.
· Shop vacancy figures were showing as just under 10% in the three major towns. It was difficult to compare these figures nationally as towns varied greatly with different factors affecting each one.
· Whether it was possible as a Council to do anything to encourage shop keepers to keep their shops open. This was a difficult area as some shop owners still received a rent even if the shop was closed therefore there was less of an incentive.
· The Tiverton Town Centre Manager was not always informed when a shop was going to close.
· The process involved in finalising the Tiverton Town Centre Masterplan would consider what should be offered in the town in a changing consumer world.
Note: * Report previously circulated; copy attached to the signed minutes.