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Future of Devon town is under the spotlight

Torridge District Council A market scene is pictured, with flags handing over a long table of goods and people mingling around stalls as the sun casts a shadow from above. Torridge District Council
A meeting at the Pannier Market will focus on Great Torrington's future

A meeting in a North Devon town will help determine its future.

Great Torrington shop owners, businesses and community groups are invited to hear about its strategy, branding and website.

The meeting will be led by Great Torrington Regeneration Board, a team from Devon County Council, Torridge District Council and Great Torrington Town Council.

Phil Cloke, mayor of Great Torrington, said: "Great Torrington, like so many towns across the UK, needs us all to contribute.

'Great opportunity'

"Businesses, clubs and individuals can all make a huge difference to the success of the town," he added.

He said the regeneration board had a "clear set of priorities", while the event would give the community and businesses a "great opportunity" to get involved.

Part of their work has included a rebranded website which the board said would make it easier "for the community to use and promote themselves to a keen audience".

The new events page would be used to create a robust marketing plan designed to promote the area and attract new business and visitors to the town," it said.

The meeting will also highlight updates to the Pannier Market, while the new Tarka the Otter Trail will also feature, organisers said.

Those who want to attend the meeting on 3 June are asked to email [email protected] as places are limited.by end of day 30 May.

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