Issue - meetings

The Regeneration Team provided an update on communications and marketing activity for the new Sports & Leisure Centre, including designs were underway to install project imagery and locally produced artwork on the hoardings. Preparations were also underway for a ground-breaking event, with invitations to be issued once arrangements had been finalised.

In addition, an update was provided on the Stevenage Heart Trails initiative. The Board was advised that, following the launch of the Stacked Stories sculpture several months earlier, Officers were undertaking a social media campaign across the Council’s Facebook and Instagram channels to raise awareness of the project and generate community interest. It was reported that engagement with the campaign had been positive to date, and Members were encouraged to continue sharing content to further extend its reach as installations progressed across the town.

The Board also noted that Officers would be attending a range of community events throughout the summer to promote the Heart Trails project and encourage public participation. Members were informed that the Council would be present at Stevenage Day, one of the town’s largest annual community events, which would celebrate the 80th anniversary of Stevenage as a New Town. The event was expected to include live music, a dedicated Stevenage Pride area and over 200 stalls.

It was RESOLVED that the updates be noted.