Decision details

The committee received a presentation from the Head of Streets and Open Spaces and a representative of Same Sky, explaining the Community Olympics Public Art Project.

 

The proposals were welcomed, however Councillors Dryden, Ashton, McPherson and Carter raised concerns about the lack of prior communication with Councillors and the committee regarding the project. The Head of Streets and Open Spaces explained that the Executive Councillor had approved the project through the Scrutiny Committee process, and that it was not too late for committee groups to get involved. It was also noted that the project had been heavily publicised to schools, community groups and other organisations.

 

Councillor Dryden sought clarification on whether the regular grants applicants had been contacted. The Head of Streets and Open Spaces explained that the lists of organisations had been developed in conjunction with Community Development but hadn’t been cross-referenced with the list of grant applicants.