Decision details

The Executive considered a report in respect of the development of a formalised filming offer for Stevenage, designed to attract film, television and documentary makers into the Borough, help promote the town and to create an additional sustainable revenue stream for the Council whilst also supporting the local economy.

The Chair requested the Strategic Director (TP) to liaise with Hertfordshire County Council colleagues to ascertain details of the process and cost for the fast-tracking of road closures in association with filming productions.

It was RESOLVED:

1.          That the need to formalise the arrangements for filming within the Borough, in order that the Council will be in a better position to generate interest as a destination creative town and ensure that income is appropriately generated from the use of Council assets, be noted.

2.          That the plan outlined in Section 4 of the report be approved as the Council’s “filming offer”.

3.          That the implementation of the Council’s scale of charges for filming, as set out in Appendix B to the report, be approved.

Reason for Decision:  As contained in report.

Other Options considered:  As contained in the report.