Reviews from the Year 2009-2010
The Entertainment Economy
The Panel considered whether there is a good mix of entertainment both daytime and evening that serves the needs of residents of all ages, people choosing to work in the district and that makes the district an attractive place for visitors.
The Panel looked at options for the location of future entertainment provision and assessed the infrastructure that supports this economy.
Appointments to Outside Bodies
Councillors are appointed to sit on a wide range of outside bodies from trusts and charities to consultative or advisory organisations. A review of councillor appointments sought to ensure the process was of benefit to both the organisations and the council. The review panel focused on the appointments process, what constitutes an outside body and the duties of councillors representing the council on these bodies.
The full report can be found by following this link:
City Life - Balancing the Needs of the Local Community
The council's Executive asked scrutiny to take an in-depth look at the development and management of the city centre. The council has many different policies for the city centre and the purpose of the review was to ensure they were co-ordinated effectively with an overall vision to guide future plans and make recommendations for improvements.
The review recommended a long term strategy for the city centre supported by a dedicated budget to cover all aspects of city life including the public realm, community safety, the nighttime economy, promoting, accessing and living in the city centre.
