Issue - meetings

To receive an update on the progress made in developing a Visitor Economy Strategy for Cheshire East

Consideration was given to the Visitor Economy Strategy for Cheshire East prior to consultation with internal and external stakeholders. It was reported that the draft Visitor Economy Strategy and framework set the context within which the Council would deliver services and work with partners to maximise the benefits of the area’s visitor economy and that the strategy sat along side the draft Economic Development Strategy.

Members made the following comments and recommendations on the draft strategy:

• That the Local Transport Plan would need to be integrated with this strategy as some of the attractions were difficult to access on local transport.
• That the 750 year anniversary of the Macclesfield Charter should be included as it would benefit the visitor economy.
• That cross boundary working is essential for the success of the visitor economy.
• That industrial heritage should also be included in the strategy and promoted.
• That the final strategy be brought back to the Committee on 14 September 2010.

RESOLVED

That the Comments and recommendations highlighted above be taken into consideration and the final strategy be brought back to the Committee on 14 September 2010.