Agenda item

To receive the report of the Deputy Venue & Events Officer.

The Committee received and considered the report along with a verbal update from the Deputy Venue & Events Officer (DVEO) concerning the recent and upcoming events in the public halls.

Members agreed with the DVEO in his assessment as to the poor attendance figures for the children’s summer film showings which had previously been very well attended. Members understood the reasons that the last two screenings were cancelled.

The Committee heard that following the scaling back for the classic film club, that a new daytime film matinee screening was to be introduced with the hope it would appeal to a larger audience.

Members  also received updates on the ideas to increase promotion of events, the successful summer outside music events, a wedding fayre event and also the upcoming events schedule.

Lastly, the DVEO reminded members of the arrangements for the Advent Fayre event on 1 December as their support was pivotal to the running of the event.

Resolved:

1.      That, the report and verbal update be noted and,

2.      That, Officers investigate the benefits of paid social media marketing.