Agenda item

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

The Committee received the report of the Communications & Community Engagement Officer (C&CEO).

Members were pleased to see quotations from local companies for the printing and distribution of the four-page Spring edition of the Council’s newsletter which would be delivered to 13,661 homes in Witney.

Members asked that details of the Council Precept and the big projects due to be delivered by the  in the next year were made prominent in the issue so that residents had the opportunity to see how their Council Tax contribution was spent.

Members also asked that the issue carries a QR code so that residents could  access further information on subjects that were included.

Of the four quotes provided for consideration; Members agreed to proceed with the one from Fineprint at a cost of £2,231.

Recommended:

1.      That, the report be noted and,

2.      That, Officers consider the Members suggestions for content style of the annual newsletter and,

3.      That, Fineprint be selected as the supplier and distributor.