The Portfolio Holder for Leisure and Culture presented a report from the Director of Commissioning on the re-design of Visitor Information Services in North-West Shropshire.

RESOLVED:

i)             That the Visitor Information Centre at Mile End Service Area be decommissioned as soon as possible;

ii)         That the Council endeavours to hand back the lease to the landlord in a condition that meets the requirements of the lease; although there is no provision for an early surrender therefore this would be subject to negotiation;

iii)        That a display board be erected on the site to guide visitors to other sources of information;

iv)        That Oswestry Borderland Tourism Association be commissioned via a three year Contract for Services to deal with enquiries from visitors by email, telephone and post; and

v)         That the Director of Commissioning in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Culture and Leisure, be delegated responsibility to take any further decisions and actions to implement the recommendations