Minutes:
Fiona O’Brien, Project Management Officer was welcomed to the meeting to provide an update in relation to the Principal Towns programme.
In relation to the development of Penistone Town Hall, Members heard how the contract had been split into smaller lots in order to encourage more local business to tender.
A brief had been completed for wayfinding and this was to be tendered to engage an artist to work with the community an innovative approach. Work was also underway with the heritage group on a heritage trail.
In relation to the Market, discussion was taking place with the Markets Team around branding and new market stalls had been purchased. CCTV had been added to the market barn and extending Wi-Fi to cover the town centre was being considered.
A review of benches and cycle racks in the Town Centre had been undertaken and where necessary replacements or additional of each would be provided, concentrating on the high street and market area.
Members questioned whether extending Wi-Fi would provide value for money, given the improvement in mobile data provision. It was noted that cost would be taken into account, but that this was often popular and could offer useful information to inform marketing. It could also be used to promote public messages.
The Shop Front Improvement Scheme was discussed. It was noted that a further round of this had been proposed, but was likely to be oversubscribed.
RESOLVED:-
(i) That thanks be given for the update; and
(ii) That further updates be provided to Members as appropriate.