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 (C&CEO).

Members welcomed the news that the Army & Air Cadets would be involved with the tidying of war memorials and thanked Officers for the notification of flag raising events which they were able to attend.

The Committee was also pleased to hear of the ongoing work with Thames Valley Police in relation to anti-social behaviour in town with a meeting taking place earlier that day between TVP and Council Officers. Members asked that TVP be approached with a request that an Officer or PCSO attend the monthly Councillor in the Café events as it was thought that this would provide additional feedback to them of other problems that arise within the town. All Members were in agreement.

Members also heard an update on the success of the visit from Le Touquet Youth Council on 8 July which had been enjoyed by all those involved, they were especially thankful of the attendance of the High Sherriff and the further engagement work he had promised.

There were also updates on the proposed climate event to be facilitated by the Council, of the recent meeting of the Witney Forum and an update from The Station, were pleased to report that funding had been achieved for their hot chocolate van project and that the Kick football events would recommence for the summer holidays after their success last year.

They were also looking at their short and longer term objectives and financial planning and would be providing details on these to the Council in an aim to secure a further service level agreement.

Recommended:

1.         That, the report be noted and;

2.         That, TVP be invited to participate in the Councillor at the Café events.