Issue - meetings

The Executive Director, Finance and Resources introduced the report, which concentrated on the strategic purpose, ‘provide me with good things to see, do and visit’.  It was explained that the new format of the report had tried to focus on more positive aspects of the work being carried out and reported a number of ‘good news’ stories.

A number of areas were highlighted including:

·         Bromsgrove Sports and Leisure Centre – in particular the success of the climbing wall and the fitness membership and further development of work in the community, including working in partnership with the NHS and GPs.

·         Age Well sessions and the specialised health programs.

·         The next phase of the work to be carried out at Sanders Park.

·         The Bromsgrove Arts and Culture Consortium – this was made up of Avoncroft Museum, the Artrix, Bromsgrove Festival, Bromsgrove Arts Alive, Severn Arts and Bromsgrove international Music Competition.  It was noted that funding had been successfully sourced for a number of places, together with a contribution of £49k from Arts Council England towards a 12 month action research project.

Particular reference was made to Bromsgrove Town Centre Market, which had recently been brought back in house.  This was progressing well with 79% occupancy and the appointment of a new Markets Manager, Jonathan Smith.  There had been a themed market recently which had been very successful, which was good news for the town centre.

Councillor K. May, as Portfolio Holder for Economic Development took the opportunity to thank the officers for their hard work and support in bringing the market in house and also took the opportunity to welcome the new manager.

RESOLVED that the Corporate Performance Report and associated appendices be noted.