Issue - meetings

To receive a presentation on the Celebration of Huntingdonshire, which is linked to Huntingdonshire Futures.

Executive Councillor: S Conboy

By means of a report and a presentation by the Assistant Director (Strategic Insights and Delivery), (copies of which are appended in the Minute Book), the Celebration of Huntingdonshire, linked to Huntingdonshire Futures was presented to the Panel.

Following questions from Councillors Harvey and Gleadow, the Panel heard that there had been excellent engagement with local communities and parishes and that this was intrinsic in developing the Strategy and and moving forward.

Concern was expressed by Councillor Slade about the timescales involved in applying for funding, however the Panel were assured that processes were being developed to ensure that the process would be as straightforward and swift as possible.

After further questions from Councillors Harvey and Gardener it was confirmed that several channels of communication, including a webpage, would be used to ensure parishes and communities were aware of the process.