Agenda item

To receive and consider the report of the Communications & Communities Engagement Officer.

The Committee received and considered the report of the Communications & Community Engagement Officer (CCEO) concerning the Councils communications strategy.

Members were concerned to hear of the impact that negative social media posts had and agreed that improvements could be made to ensure Members support the action of the Council wherever possible. Councillors were also asked to feedback to the CCEO so that communication could be improved.

The Committee also agreed that steps should be taken to highlight the work of the Council whether that be operationally, grant support or by any of the other means that it assists the community.

Members discussed the idea of adding signage to promote the Witney Country Park, it was agreed that waymarking from the Leys be considered and that the CCEO provide details to be considered in the 2025/26 budget setting.

Updates were also provided regarding the Council’s website, engagement via surveys and the autumn newsletter which was due to be published at the end of October.

Resolved:

1.     That, the report be noted.

2.     That, Officers explore options for signage/waymarking from The Leys to the Witney Country Park for consideration and,

3.     That, Officers and Councillor encourage engagement with partners to highlight the work of the Council.