Agenda item

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

The Committee received and considered the report of the Communications & Community Engagement Officer, with the points in the report being summarised by the Chair.

Members agreed that West Oxfordshire District Council be contacted in respect of the Welcome to Witney guide so that the Town Council could help promote the work being carried out by them as part of their wayfinding project.

The Committee considered the press coverage and asked that Officers ensure that press releases were issued whenever possible; Members were disappointed to hear that even when provided with a press release this had not necessary lead to publication as had been the case with the 80^th VE Anniversary celebrations and the opening of the refurbished Splashpark, both of which would have illustrated and educated residents on the work of the Town Council.

Resolved:

1.      That, the report be noted and,

2.      That, Officers issues a press release when relevant and continue to monitor inclusion in the press.