Issue details

Visitor Economy and Inward Investment services

Summary
This report will provide an update on work undertaken in relation to the visitor economy and inward investment since the closure of both Visit Kent and Locate in Kent. It will seek Cabinet approval to proceed with a joint delivery model that safeguards regional competitiveness, retains key assets and prepares the ground for future devolution.

Access to Information
The report together with any other documents being considered (unless they contain exempt information) will be available for inspection 5 clear days before the decision is taken by the Cabinet. Copies are available on the Council's website or requested from Democratic Services Medway Council, Gun Wharf, Dock Road, Chatham, Kent, ME4 4TR or email democratic.services@medway.gov.uk. If you wish to submit information to the Cabinet about the item please also contact Democratic Services.

Decision type: Key

Decision status: For Determination

Notice of proposed decision first published: 17/11/2025

Decision due: 16 Dec 2025 by Cabinet

Lead member: Councillor Nina Gurung, Portfolio Holder for Heritage, Culture and Leisure nina.gurung@medway.gov.uk, Councillor Harinder Mahil, Portfolio Holder for Economic and Social Regeneration and Inward Investment harinder.mahil@medway.gov.uk

Lead director: Adam Bryan

Contact: Adam Bryan, Director of Place Email: adam.bryan@medway.gov.uk Tel: 01634 332762.

Relevant Overview and Scrutiny Committee:: Regeneration, Culture and Environment