Decision details

To inform Members of the outcome of a funding bid submitted by the City Council for Gloucester Guildhall and gain approval to proceed with a plan of implementation.

RESOLVED that:

(1)    the successful application and offer of multi-year funding by Arts Council England to the City Council for Gloucester Guildhall is noted

(2)    the increase in the number of National Portfolio Organisations (NPO) in the city is noted as an indicator of the success of the Cultural Strategy

(3)    the Head of Culture, in consultation with the Director of Policy and Resources and the Director: One Legal is given delegated authority to accept the award on behalf of the council and to enter the 3-year agreement

(4)    the Head of Culture is given delegated authority to establish an independent Steering Board for Gloucester Guildhall.