Louth Partnership Board agrees its priorities for the next year
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The interim Louth Town Centre Partnership Board held its first meeting on Thursday January 14, 2010, when members of the newly formed Board selected priorities for the next 12 months.
The Partnership Board covers 16 areas and volunteer Board Members have chosen their specialist field to represent. The aspects of the Community being represented are Faith, Tourism, Crime, Environment and Transport, Education, Town Centre businesses, Commercial, Market, Health, Young people, Public sector, Community groups, Food, Sport and leisure, Art & Music, Heritage and Senior Citizens.
Canon Stephen Holdaway, Chairperson of the Partnership, said: “I am very impressed by the positive energy around the table and now the work starts on channelling this for the good of the town.”
Town Centre Manager, Mark Barnes, added: “This is a very exciting time for Louth. All of my words, late last year, must now be turned into actions to deliver a Louth that is more vibrant, prosperous and working in a way that is guided and assisted by its businesses and residents.”
Mark has asked for people to consider the priorities for this year based on the Town Plan, feedback from last year’s open meetings, media releases and also from a collation of letters and emails that Mark received into his office.
This has resulted in the following 10 issues for the Partnership to consider:
- Promote Louth as Food Town
- Car parking and traffic flow
- Market issues
- Town signage
- Youth issues
- High Street businesses
- Floral enhancement
- Transport
- Anti-social behaviour
- General promotion of the town
Mark, continued: “There are many other issues for consideration but it is essential that the process is as democratic as it can be and this list helps us to understand the major concerns of the people of the town.”
It is not too late if you wish to get involved and help shape Louth’s future. The Interim Town Centre Partnership Board is looking for volunteers to advise Board members on any of the above categories.
Mark, explained: “Behind every Board Member lies an advisory group and we are looking for more people to offer this support by joining a group” If you feel that you can help advise the Board or have any comments or thoughts then please contact Mark Barnes on 07917 628149 or by email on mark.barnes@e-lindsey.gov.uk
