Tavistock&Villages Initiative

With a large estate acquired from the Duke of Bedford in 1911, Tavistock Town Council is very influential in shaping commercial policies for the town centre. Day-to-day management is exercised by the Town Clerk with the support of two office staff.

Liaison between the Town Council and other Councils, particularly West Devon Borough Council, is ensured by holding regular liaison meetings.

More widely, it is recognised that there is a need to co-ordinate the staging and publicity of events to ensure that wealth-earning opportunities can be properly exploited by all sections of the business community. This suggests a need for a co-ordination committee and someone to develop and maintain an appropriate website.

	EC6.2 Town centre management
	With a large estate acquired from the Duke of Bedford in 1911, Tavistock Town Council is very influential in shaping commercial policies for the town centre. Day-to-day management is exercised by the Town Clerk with the support of two office staff. Liaison between the Town Council and other Councils, particularly West Devon Borough Council, is ensured by holding regular liaison meetings. More widely, it is recognised that there is a need to co-ordinate the staging and publicity of events to ensure that wealth-earning opportunities can be properly exploited by all sections of the business community. This suggests a need for a co-ordination committee and someone to develop and maintain an appropriate website.
	‘Sort out Town Hall so that it can make money not take it.’ Comment from community consultation events 2002 ‘Establish a ‘Tavistock Advisory Board’ to canvass opinion.’ Comment from community consultation events 2002
	Strategic Aims: Economy & Employment; Promote local products and services Culture, Media, Sports & Leisure; Co-ordinate and promote events