Issue - meetings

Members will receive an oral update from the officer.

The Head of Environmental Services reported that the lighting and CCTV on Jesus Green Skate Park was making good progress, both would be delivered in the autumn. A bench and bin would also be installed which would assist with the general management of the skate park.

Next, Members were advised on the city centre recovery that the footfall was close to pre pandemic levels and also a domestic market but some return of the international market.

Cambridge was recently voted the best medium size city for mini breaks by Which magazine which was now being used in marketing campaigns to attract further visitors and footfall.

The Combined Authority funded a capital programme to improve the visitor experience and improvements in the city centre which was close to completion.  The programme included the purchase of two electric assisted tourism vehicles, a new website and the development of a new tourism app due to go live in October 2022.

Seating and tree planting was being installed into Peashill, additional lighting was being installed in various areas of the city. 

The market square improvement programme was on-going.

Members raised concerns about the junction of Burleigh Street and East Road following the revival of the night-time economy and also asked if there were any further plans for additional secure cycle parking.

The Head of Environmental Services confirmed that the Greater Cambridge Partnership was looking at strategic cycle parking provision in conjunction with City Council Officers. 

Action: Head of Environmental Services to explore the potential for CCTV camera provision at the junction of Burleigh Street and East Road.

Members will receive an oral update from the officer.