Issue - meetings
Gloucester Guildhall NPO Funding Decision
Meeting: 11/01/2023 - Cabinet (Item 67)
67 Gloucester Guildhall National Portfolio Organisations (NPO) Funding Decision 
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To consider the report of the Cabinet Member for Culture and Leisure informing Members of the outcome of a funding bid submitted for Gloucester Guildhall and seeking approval to accept the award and proceed with a plan of implementation.
Decision:
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.
Minutes:
Cabinet considered the report of the Cabinet Member for Culture and Leisure that informed Members of the outcome of a funding bid submitted for Gloucester Guildhall and sought approval to accept the award and proceed with a plan of implementation.
The Cabinet Member for Culture and Leisure stated that the award would be a great boost to the Guildhall for the next 3 years enabling it to further promote diversity and culture for all. He thanked everyone involved in the bid and especially the Head of Culture.
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.