Issue - meetings

The Cabinet is requested to consider the report and its appendix and make the following resolution:

That Cabinet reviews the Project Initiation Document as set out in Appendix 1 and agree the release of £50,000 from the approved capital programme to support the Season of Culture 2022 project.

RESOLVED

That Cabinet reviews the Project Initiation Document as set out in Appendix 1 and agree the release of £50,000 from the approved capital programme to support the Season of Culture 2022 project.

Cllr Briscoe introduced the item.

Cllr Sutton commented on the importance of ensuring the season runs long enough to include collaboration with the University and the College. He suggested it last a year. Cllr Briscoe confirmed that the length of the season was being considered. Cllr Sutton responded by explaining how involving the students would encourage ownership of culture. Mrs Peyman added that the College was already planning a photography/film project from January to capture the work of the volunteers involved with the project.

Cllr Plant requested clarification on whether the project relies upon funding from external organisations. Mrs Peyman confirmed that is the case.

Members of the Cabinet gave their individual support to the project and were pleased that there would be an event in every ward.

In a vote the following recommendation was agreed:

RESOLVED

That Cabinet reviews the Project Initiation Document as set out in Appendix 1 and agree the release of £50,000 from the approved capital programme to support the Season of Culture 2022 project.