Issue - meetings

          The Board considered an update on Widnes Market. The Market’s business plan outlined the strategic priorities and actions to be implemented by the Market Management Team to ensure that Widnes Market continued to operate successfully and sustainably. This has included using social media and partnerships with organisations including the Business Improvement and Growth Team, Digital Cheshire, and Halton Chamber of Commerce. 

          The following additional information was provided in response to Member’s questions:

• The data in 3.6 of the report was after the implementation of the social media strategies and showed the difference three months before they were implemented.
• A new social media strategy was planned to highlight free parking areas within a 3-minute walk to the market.
• Market stall occupancy was at 82% and it covered its own costs.

          RESOLVED: That the report be noted.