PAPER B
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, PLANNING, TOURISM AND LEISURE
SERVICES SELECT COMMITTEE
OGLANDER
ROMAN TRUST
REPORT OF THE HEAD OF SELECT COMMITTEE AND BEST VALUE SUPPORT
REASON FOR SELECT COMMITTEE CONSIDERATION
A new Business Plan has been prepared by the Oglander Roman Trust. The new plan incorporates sensitively upgrading and refurbishing the historically significant site in Brading. The development of new buildings, improved facilities and café will make this an all-year-round tourist and educational attraction and should double annual visitor numbers to approximately 40,000 each year. The Chairman of the Economic Development, Planning, Tourism and Leisure Services Select Committee has requested that the Trustees attend the meeting so that the Members can be briefed on the latest situation regarding the Roman Villa.
ACTION REQUIRED BY THE SELECT COMMITTEE
To
receive information from the Trustees and make recommendations as appropriate.
BACKGROUND
All background details are provided in the report prepared and attached by the Trustees.
RELEVANT PLANS, POLICIES, STRATEGIES AND PERFORMANCE
INDICATORS
The report is consistent with the Council’s Corporate Objectives by maintaining and protecting the rich heritage of the island, whilst also encouraging tourism and economic prosperity and raising educational awareness.
CONSULTATION PROCESS
This report has been requested by the Select Committee Chairman to inform Members of the plans to develop this historically significant site.
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APPENDICES ATTACHED
Appendix 1 – Background note on the Brading Roman
Villa
BACKGROUND PAPERS USED IN THE PREPARATION OF THIS REPORT
None.
Contact Point : Alistair R Drain, Head of Select Committee and Best Value Support,
F telephone number:
823801 e-mail : [email protected]
ALISTAIR R DRAIN
Head of Select Committee and Best Value Support