Meeting documents

West Dorset District Council Executive Committee (Disbanded 11 May 2017)
Thursday, 15th December, 2016 11.00 am

Decision details

West Dorset Tourist Information Centres Service Review

Decision Maker: West Dorset District Council Executive Committee (Disbanded 11 May 2017)

Decision status: Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: No

Purpose:

1. To consider the public consultation results on the options of relocation to Dorchester Library or replacement of the existing service with an unstaffed Tourist Information Point for Dorchester Tourist Information Centre;

 

2. To consider the future delivery of the Dorchester Tourist Information Centre;

 

3. To provide an update on the Sherborne and Lyme Regis Tourist Information Centre reviews.

 

Decision:

(a)That Dorchester Tourist Information Centre is relocated to Dorchester Library by 1st April 2017 and continues to be funded and operated by WDDC; achieving an annual revenue budget saving of approximately £80,000;

(b)That discussions continue with Dorchester Town Council and Dorset County Museum, or others as appropriate, to determine future delivery of the service from 2020;

(c)That discussions continue with the Sherborne Community Arts Centre Trust (SCACT) and Lyme Regis Town Council with regard to the future delivery of the TIC service in Sherborne and Lyme Regis.

(d)That the Overview and Scrutiny Committee undertake a review of the service after one year of operation.        

Report author: Nick Thornley

Publication date: 16/12/2016

Date of decision: 15/12/2016

Decided at meeting: 15/12/2016 - West Dorset District Council Executive Committee (Disbanded 11 May 2017)

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