Issue - meetings

To accept the information in the report that confirms the outcome of the monitoring work and the success of the Voluntary Code for the management of to let signs in Bangor, adopted by the Cabinet on 16 October 2018.

The report was presented by Cllr. Gareth Griffith. 

DECISION

The information in the report was accepted confirming the outcome of the monitoring work and the success of the Voluntary Code for the management of to let signs in Bangor, adopted by the Cabinet on 16 October 2018.

DISCUSSION

The report was submitted, noting that it was difficult to believe that two years had elapsed since issuing the Voluntary Code in areas of Bangor. It was expressed that the report followed a monitoring period. It was stated that the scheme had been a success and the department was continuing to respond to some companies.

Observations arising from the discussion

¾  The department was thanked for its work and Bangor companies were thanked for acting in accordance with the Voluntary Code. In the long term, with new companies being created, an enquiry was made as to how the department responded to these companies. It was noted that usually once the department became aware of the new company, they raised awareness of the code and worked with these companies.  

¾  The companies were thanked for being so willing to cooperate and it was stressed that this demonstrated what can happen if a dialogue is maintained with companies.