Agenda item

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

The committee received and considered the report of the Communications & Community Engagement Officer.

Members received updates on a blue plaque for Alice Batt, Citizen of the year Awards, Christmas Light Switch on, a potential charity calendar and In Bloom.

Recommended:

1.      That the report be noted and,

2.      That, the council facilitates the Blue Plaque reception for Alice Batt in the Corn Exchange on 1 October with the remaining £200 budget.

3.      That, the council run Citizen of the Year awards for 2022 and explore the inclusion of a sporting achievement category.

4.      That, the Citizen of the Year award ceremony is held separate to the Annual Town Meeting.

5.      That, the idea of a charity calendar is supported however further investigation would be required and therefore would not be possible for 2023.

6.      That, Christmas light switch on to be held on 2 December at the request of The Rotary Club of Witney.

7.      That, the advent fayre to be held on Sunday 27 November.

8.      That, the remaining 2022-23 In Bloom budget be earmarked for a more impactful community project. Possibly willow sheep on roundabouts.