Issue - meetings

The Board received a presentation from the Brindley Arts and Events Manager which included an update on the Theatre’s successes and future priorities. 

Information was provided on external and internal improvements since 2017; the new Website; how income was generated; how customers bought their tickets; and future regeneration opportunities.  It was noted that 50% of the Brindley’s customers were from outside the Borough.

The Board discussed the possibility of using the green space outside The Brindley for outdoor events in the future; an area that benefits from being in the Town Centre and with free parking.  It was noted that this site was being surveyed at the moment in order to progress this.  The possibility of encouraging inward investors to the Town Centre was discussed and the Operational Directors, Environment and Community, and Economy, Enterprise and Economy were working collaboratively on this.

Members welcomed the positive progress being made to promote The Brindley Theatre as an important visitor destination.  The Officer’s presentation would be sent to Members following the meeting.

RESOLVED:  That the presentation be received.