Maidstone Borough Council
Economic & Commercial Development
Overview & Scrutiny Committee
Tuesday 26 November 2013
Events Review
Report of: Policy & Performance Officer
1. Introduction
1.1 At the Economic & Commerical Development Overview & Scrutiny meeting on the 22nd October 2013 the Committee agreed the scope for its review on the value of events. This is attached for reference at Appendix A.
1.2 In order to understand how events are run and how they link with tourism in the borough in general the Committee agreed that they would invite a representative from Maidstone Tourism Association to provide some contextual information on this topic.
2. Recommendation
2.1 That Members interview Alan Reading, Chairman of Maidstone Tourism Association in relation to the review topic.
3. Reasons for Recommendation
3.1 The Committee has created a work programme for the 2013/14. At their first meeting held on 25 June 2013 Members agreed that in addition to following up the recommendations from previous review undertaken by the committee that they would also look at events and cultural activities in the borough.
3.2 Maidstone Tourism Association was created to promote and develop the interests of Tourism in Maidstone borough and the surrounding area. Association members through their views and advice have the opportunity to help shape the future development and delivery of Tourism in the borough.
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4. Impact on Corporate Objectives
4.1 The Committee will consider reports that deliver against the following Council priority:
· For Maidstone to have a growing economy.
4.2 The Strategic Plan sets the Council’s key objectives for the medium term and has a range of objectives which support the delivery of the Council’s priorities. Actions to deliver these key objectives may therefore include work that the Committee will consider over the next year.