One key point was that it is hard to find information about vacant properties. e.g. what is currently available, cost, planning class etc.

Collation and analysis of work in public realm and keeping the town safe and clean.

Cllr Mannion updated that the collection of examples of work that has been done and is planned to keep the town clean and an attractive place to visit, continues.

Cllr Mannion will work with the Town Clerk, The MTC Ranger Service and Ansa to discuss further possible projects for the public realm.

Update on progression of Surveys and any initial feedback.

  • Cllr Brathwaite has hand delivered around 200 surveys to local businesses.
  • CEC and MTC have the links to both surveys on their respective websites
  • Working Group members have circulated both residents survey and business survey far and wide, engaging many other organisations to gather evidence, and will continue to do promote.
  • Engagement in the survey has been positive.

Returns so far:

  • Approx. 70 Business surveys returned
  • Approx. 300 Residents' surveys returned.

4. Communication

Communication strategy

The group agreed to release the Executive Summary from the plan once updated. Circulate and publicise the fact finding sessions and push the surveys again as we reach the end date of 31st October.

Draft a Communication timeline

Invite MTC Events and Communication Officer to the meetings once in post.

5. Fact Finding Sessions

Dates and format were agreed for the following sessions:

  • Cultural and Digital
  • Hospitality
  • Residents
  • Retail

To be publicised as soon as possible, with all data to be collated and feedback to the working group 23rd November 2020.

6. Tasks Moving Forward

  • Update Executive Summary – MBJ
  • Publicise, and communicate details of fact finding sessions - LS
  • Flow chart produced of Principles and Objectives- MBJ and JW
  • Communication timeline to be drafted – Cllr Wilson, JG and LS