Decision details
Watford Place Brand and Narrative
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: Yes
Is subject to call in?: Yes
Decision:
RESOLVED –
1. that the report and work undertaken to date on Watford’s place brand strategy be noted.
2. that the place brand strategy (Appendix 1 of the report) be approved and the current elements that are contributing to delivery (Appendices 2, 3 and 4) be noted.
3. that Cabinet approves the Director Performance to continue to develop the brand strategy, including the brand narratives and visuals, with the key elements in place over the summer for launching in September 2023.
4. that Cabinet notes the place brand strategy will be integrated into other key areas of the council work (such as Economic Development, communications, engagement, strategic planning).
5. that Cabinet notes the brand strategy will be shared with partners and stakeholders to build wider interest and involvement so that it becomes a clear and consistent voice for Watford.
Report author: Kathryn Robson
Publication date: 10/07/2023
Date of decision: 10/07/2023
Decided at meeting: 10/07/2023 - Cabinet
Effective from: 19/07/2023
Accompanying Documents:
- Watford Place Brand and Narrative PDF 597 KB
- Appendix 1. Place Brand Straegy June 2023 v01 PDF 865 KB
- Appendix 2 Watford place brand narrative PDF 96 KB
- Appendix 3. Place brand visual identity PDF 2 MB
- Appendix 4 Brand Srategy implementation plan PDF 127 KB
- Appendix 5 Watford Place Brand Equalities impact assessment PDF 1 MB