Comment

Representation ID: 7613

Received: 24/09/2009

Respondent: Warwickshire County Council - Environment & Economy Directorate

The document 'Town Centre Management & Business Improvement District Capacity Building Workshop', used as evidence, is not an impartial piece of research.
Section 6.4 - a non statement with limited robust evidence and research to support this.
Section 6.15 - the wording 'Unique shopping character' is more of a marketing statement. Shops within Warwick are of a lower level than their peers in Leamington. The castle is the main attraction in Warwick and to enable Warwick to develop and expand, other facilities will need to improve, eg additional hotel space, parking facilities and tourism/visitor infrastructure.
Agree with approach to Kenilworth but should refer to proximity to NEC, potential for business tourism and need for improved hotel accommodation.