Issue - meetings

The Chair of the Tourism Partnership will give a presentation to the Scrutiny Commission.

The Scrutiny Commission received a presentation on the work of the Hinckley & Bosworth Tourism Partnership by the Chair of the partnership, Sharon Redrobe. During discussion on the presentation, the following points were raised:

·         The need to benefit from the legacy of the Richard III events as Leicester City Council had, and the impact of events outside of the city

·         In relation to marking the site of the battle, it was noted that discussions were ongoing with the landowner and sources of possible funding were being identified

·         The number of visitors to Market Bosworth to not only the Battlefield but also the marina and the waterpark

·         The need to advertise and promote the area nationally, which was currently being reviewed

·         The need to address the shortage of overnight accommodation in the borough.

Councillor Williams entered the meeting at 6.57pm.

In response to a member’s question about what constituted a ‘tourist’, it was explained that this included holiday makers, day visitors, those visiting relatives in the area and those living in the borough.

The Chair of the partnership explained that she had been promoting the value of tourism within the LEP and it was now one of the priorities, but that there was a lack of funding available for projects.

Councillor Roberts left the meeting at 7.15pm.