Agenda item

Report of the Town Clerk

The Board received a report of the Town Clerk setting out the outstanding actions list and noted the various updates and additions. The forthcoming work plan for Board meetings in 2016 was also noted.

Marketing and Advertising: The Director of Arts advised that discussions had taken place with the Department of the Built Environment which had made clear that there was an accepted differentiation between advertising and information, with planners being receptive of information panels (digital or otherwise) being used to guide and inform visitors to the area towards events or activities. These panels were being considered as part of the Beech Street proposals and both signage and way-finding for the Cultural Hub were also being explored in an effort to establish requirements. The City Corporation was also shortly to start an overall review of signage in the City.

Staff Terms and Conditions: The Head of HR informed Members that the issue of unsocial hours would be picked up as part of the pay and reward review due to take place across all City Corporation departments.

INVAC training: It was advised that, whilst updated signage was to be placed in Committee Rooms and other public areas advising of invacuation exit routes, there was no specific training session planned for Members at this time. Members agreed that training would be beneficial and asked that this request be put to the Member Development Steering Group for consideration and implementation.

RECEIVED.