Agenda item

To consider the report of the Communications & Community Engagement Officer.

Consideration was given to the report of the Communications & Community Engagement Officer including the recommendations of the In Bloom Task & Finish Group.

The committee expressed support for continuing to participate in the In Bloom competition and to run the Wild Witney scheme and noted the positive feedback from last year’s events. It was agreed that participation in 2022 should be supported. In respect of Autumn planting, it was noted an order would need to be made in May and members supported the planting scheme being similar to previous years.

Recommended:

1.       That, the Council enters the national In Bloom competitions with sites at Tower Hill Cemetery and Tiny Forest being nominated;

2.       That, each school be allocated a £25 voucher towards cost with three Community Groups receiving £100 vouchers and one at £40;

3.       That, the Autumn planting scheme be similar to previous years; and

4.       That, the Wild Witney competition be approved for 2022.