Page 6 - Barrow Town Deal Board Mins - 28th Feb 2020

It had been noted that whilst engagement was important, it would be

essential that feedback received was of a high quality and could be

recorded and used in meaningful way to support the development of

the Town Investment Plan. Building on that, significant onus had

been placed on effective reporting to help shape the preparation of

the plan whilst ensuring the Town Deal Board remained informed on

key feedback. ACTION

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To that end Sam advised that a Communications and Engagement

Group had been established consisting of representation from BAE,

CCC, BBC and the Futures Board. She advised that more support

would be required around communications and branding which could

be bought in using available funding. Corrine Watson advised that

the LEP would be happy to offer support.

Alison Hatcher had suggested a dedicated website to include

information and minutes.

Cllr Burns had suggested providing information in Children’s Centres

and Women’s Community Matters to ensure that all audiences would Andrew Wren

be captured.

Andrew Wren asked if there was sufficient representation on the

Communications and Engagement Group. He agreed to speak with

Sam Plum out with this meeting to recommend a new member with

communications expertise. Steve Cole

Julie Mennell commented that it was important that active onward

communications were disseminated from this Group. Steve Cole

agreed that it would be appropriate to add an item to future agendas
of this Board for ‘Formal Items for Communication’

RESOLVED:- To note the feedback provided on the draft

Communications and Engagement Plan.

17 – Procurement of Economist Support

Michael Barry advised the Board that the Procurement of Economist

Support had gone out to Tender in February. The Tender submission

date had now passed and the Council were in the position to award Michael Barry

the Tender. ​Six Tenders had been invited with only one being

received, however, Michael advised that he was happy with the

quality of the submission. Michael advised that he would ask the

Consultants to make a presentation to the next meeting of the Board.
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