Issue - meetings

Report of the Strategic Director of Place

The Planning Policy Team Manager presented the report to Members.

Councillor D Harrison asked what could be done to kick start growth in Coalville Town Centre; he felt that a catalyst was needed.  The Chairman assured him that things were happening and options were being investigated.  Councillor D Harrison added that a good mixture of houses for all generations would also help.  The Chairman agreed and felt that the evidence that had been collated for the report indicated that things were moving in the right direction.

Councillor M Specht raised concerns of the threat of internet shopping on the high street and the need to address the problem.

Councillor J Legrys believed that the answer to starting growth in Coalville Town Centre was housing because people could simply walk into the centre to get supplies.  He asked if there was any data available in relation to how internet shopping was affecting the district.  The Planning Policy Team Manager agreed to look into it and report to Councillor J Legrys.

Councillor D Everitt commented that business owners also needed to do something different to encourage customers in and this also included the price of goods.

It was moved by Councillor R Adams, seconded by Councillor J Legrys and

RESOLVED THAT:

The findings of the retail and leisure capacity study be noted.