Issue - meetings

To consider the report of the Cabinet Member for Culture and Leisure providing a review of festivals and events activity during 2022 and proposing a Civic and Cultural Events & Festivals Budget for 2023-24.

RESOLVED that:

(1)    the Review of Festivals and Events Activity 2022 (appendix 1 to the report) is noted

(2)    the proposed events for 2023 (appendix 2 to the report) are endorsed

(3)    the budgets for Bright Nights and Kings Square are used as financial match to support future funding bids.

Cabinet considered the report of the Cabinet Member for Culture and Leisure that provided a review of festivals and events activity during 2022 and proposed a Civic and Cultural Events & Festivals Budget for 2023-24.

The Cabinet Member for Culture and Leisure noted the range and success of the events that took place in 2022.  He looked forward to what he anticipated would be an exciting programme for 2023 with highlights such as the Three Choirs Festival and coronation celebrations.  The Cabinet Member for Culture and Leisure urged everyone to consult the Visit Gloucester website for the latest information.  The Cabinet Member for Environment commented on the importance of doing whatever possible to benefit residents and businesses.  The Cabinet Member for Planning and Housing Strategy informed Members how much her family had enjoyed recent events and reminded them of the hard work by officers to deliver them.  The Cabinet Member for Environment asked the Head of Culture to express Cabinet’s gratitude to the Cultural Services Team.  The Cabinet Member for Culture and Leisure particularly thanked the Festivals and Events Manager and Officer.

RESOLVED that:

(1)    the Review of Festivals and Events Activity 2022 (appendix 1 to the report) is noted

(2)    the proposed events for 2023 (appendix 2 to the report) are endorsed

(3)    the budgets for Bright Nights and Kings Square are used as financial match to support future funding bids.