Issue - meetings

            The Board considered a report of the Operational Director – Policy, Planning and Transportation, that presented the initial findings from the updated survey of local centres undertaken by the Planning Service in 2022. A copy of the completed survey was attached as appendix A. It was noted that the surveys took the form of a ‘facia survey’, where each centre was visited and the following information recorded:

·         Trader mix;

·         Type of goods/services sold;

·         Floor space; and

·         Quality of shopfronts and buildings.

            The results of the survey extended the time series that would be used to inform a future review of the Local Plan.

            Councillor McDermott requested that a report be brought to a future meeting on the impact since the Covid pandemic on local centres. This should include a synopsis of the facilities within each ward area that had closed and what facilities were still available.

            RESOLVED: That the report be noted.