The Council’s Initiatives and Actions for 2008-9

COMMUNITY GROUPS:

• To provide continued support through grants and concessionary lettings where appropriate and requested for NOW, Wirksworth Twinning Association, Civic Society, Stoney Wood Group, Sustainable Wirksworth, B.M. & W Brass Band, the Heritage Centre and others.
• Continue liaison, representation and active participation with Community Groups where appropriate.

ENVIRONMENT:

• To provide support as deemed appropriate for the Church Walk Project (Civic Society).
• To upgrade and replace community seats in the town where appropriate.
• To replace the wooden flower tubs – Market Place
• To progress replacement of Town entrance signs.
• To continue campaigning and supporting action against dog fouling, litter and parking on grass verges and pavements in the town.
• To continue investment in and use of DCC Minor Maintenance Agreement for clearance of town footpaths.
• To monitor grit bin provision in the winter months

BUILDINGS:

• To progress the upgrade and refurbishment of the Town and Memorial Halls.
• To progress necessary masonry work and continue to monitor the Town Hall façade.
• To invest in energy saving measures where appropriate.

LOCAL ECONOMY:

• To use local contractors where competitive and appropriate.
• To provide continued support for the Wirksworth Farmers Market as deemed necessary.

OUTDOOR FACILITIES:

• Provide support for a feasibility study for the renovation and development of Gorsey Bank Recreation Ground
• Promote use of Harrison Drive Salt Tip for ancillary car parking.
• Support development and creation of parking area at Bolehill.
• Invest in the transition to LED based Christmas Lighting

TOWN COUNCIL:

• Review letting charges on an annual basis.
• Consider review of service contracts on a 3 year basis.
• Monitor and allocate for investment budget underspend.

INFORMATION & PUBLICITY:

• To develop use of Town Council website and publicise work of the Town Council in the local media where appropriate.