St Editha's Square Canopy

A few years ago the borough council built a tent top or canopy in St. Editha's square, at the time it was perceived that this would hide the frontage of the first floor of the indoor market and provide a space for performance, cafe culture and including space for the market. This never really started with the exception of some lectures that were organised by a good willed local couple.
Councillors were aware it wasn't working but late last year it was time something was done to rescue the investment. The committee I am chairman of set about defining a purpose for this structure and attempted to put a strategy together for usage and promotion. Last week Cabinet accepted the committees suggestion and so the st Editha's square canopy now has a purpose.
We found that there was very little interest in running cafes underneath ands so have suggested the council does not pursue that avenue but considers any approach for cafe use. The council will now improve the way they advertise the canopy and push for more usages as a display/performance space, a place to advertise large goods like cars etc and house the markets.
The key thing we found was that currently the council does not push the canopy as it should and so we have suggested this improves and that groups such as schools and youth groups should be made aware that it is let able.
So look out for more usage, better signage and easier booking for the canopy.
A nice piece of scrutiny work there I think.