Tourism Partnership: Town Council to take the lead in forming the partnership
Town Centre Management: Town Council to take the lead, perhaps through provision of a Town Centre Manager
Buildings Audit: Review all Town Council assets and work out which should be retained and improved and which could be disposed of
Town Council procurement policy to make sure we buy things that are local, sustainable and Fairtrade
Buying local and supporting the local food economy eg by encouraging recycling and events such as regular farmers’ markets in the Civic Hall
Seek opportunities to work with others, such as the Chamber of Commerce, to promote the economic wellbeing of the town
Atmos Project – ensure that we learn from the work being carried out
Town Council to use its influence to ensure industrial sites are well-managed
Support the expansion of 4G broadband coverage in the town
Be open to income generation opportunities.
Environment
Town Centre Improvements – use the Tourism Partnership and Town Centre Manager to improve the built environment and improve cleanliness, signage, street furniture etc
Traffic – Post April 2016, when the Appeal has been heard, manage the situation and support the town to deal with the decision
Support the planning process
Encourage efficient use of resources and energy via planning policies
Council support for recycling and re-use, working with other partners in the town
Protect and improve natural heritage assets of the town via planning and partnership working.
Social & Community
Encourage the provision of more social housing
Use Town Council assets to support community use and activity eg. the Civic Hall
Develop the Neighbourhood plan to successful conclusion
Encourage employment opportunities, especially higher paid jobs, through the Town Council planning function eg by supporting the creation and preservation of employment land
Support cultural events and festivals in town to create vibrancy and appeal to young people
Provide good community information via our website and Town Centre Manager
Continue to support Caring Town Totnes through membership of the group
Work with community groups on open spaces and cycle routes
Support the young of the town and recognise their needs
Culture & Heritage
Develop a cultural plan for Totnes
Encourage a culture of compassion
Via Planning, encourage work units/places for craft workers and others
Encourage public art – via Planning e.g. railings
Support the library in principle and education via linked governorships
Communal space – manage so that it is viable into the future to allow cultural activities in town
Lobby for good licensing within the town
Maintain buildings in Town Council ownership- have maintenance plans in place and budget provision, including possible grant funding
General heritage in Totnes – the Town Council is keen that all heritage assets are well maintained. We’ll bring any problems to the attention of the correct authority or owners and seek enforcement action if necessary – maintain a watching brief