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, again the points in the report were summarised by the Chair following thanks and pride in the management and facilitation of the excellent VE Day 80^th anniversary events in Witney.

Members welcomed the news that The Station would attend to the next meeting of the Committee and provide their 3-year plan.

In respect of the Witney Carnival, the Committee considered their participation in the procession event with mixed interest. Members were reminded of the positive feedback received following the 2024 event which helped to show the Councils “human side”. It was agreed a decision be made by 9 June. However, the Committee noted the participation of the Youth Council and looked forward to supporting them on the Council stand.

Members were unanimous in agreement that the Town Council facilitate a Climate event to highlight the work of local organisations and Council bodies, additionally the Committee agreed that promotion of heritage events, walks, and activities be promoted such as those arranged by Witney Museum to coincide with Heritage Open Days.

The Committee heard from the Chair who highlighted the work of the Community insight Profile Steering Group and encouraged Members to engage with the group.

The Chair would

follow up with his Oxfordshire County Council contacts and also investigate how the Town Council could potentially get more involved.

Resolved:

1.      That, the report be noted and,

2.      That, the Council decide whether to participate in the Witney Carnival by 9 June and advise officers and,

3.      That, the Council facilitate a Climate awareness event,

4.      That, the council promote local heritage open day events.