Illuminations Investment Scrutiny

Tourism and Regeneration Overview and Scrutiny AGENDA ITEM 8 Committee: 17th February 2011

ILLUMINATIONS INVESTMENT SCRUTINY

1.0 Matter for consideration

1.1 That the Committee consider a progress report on the implementation of the recommendations that resulted from the Illuminations Investment Scrutiny.

2.0 Recommendation(s)

2.1 To note the updated Illuminations Investment Scrutiny Action Plan, asking questions in relation to its content and making recommendations as appropriate.

3.0 Information

3.1 The Illuminations Investment Scrutiny commenced in March 2010 to investigate sources of funding and investment to improve and sustain the provision of Illuminations in Blackpool.

3.2 There are 16 outstanding recommendations in the Action Plan, as detailed at Appendix 8 (a). An update on each of these will be provided at the meeting and the Committee is asked to consider which recommendations are now complete.

4.0 Witnesses / representatives

4.1 As requested by the Committee members, the following persons have been invited to attend the meeting to speak on the matter:

 Helen France, Executive Director, Places

Relevant officer: Helen France, Executive Director, Places Tel: (01253) 477008, email: [email protected]

Appendices attached: Appendix 8 (a) – Illuminations Investment Scrutiny Action Plan

Background papers: None.

Websites and e-mail links for further information: None.