Decision details

To note the performance of the contract.

Matter for Decision

This was the second year of trading for Cambridge Live, the independent charity set up by the Council. Cambridge Live had a contract with the Council to run the Cambridge Corn Exchange, The Guildhall Event Programme, Cambridge Folk Festival and the City Events Programme. The Officer’s report provided an overview of performance and contractual arrangements to date in 2016-17 and highlights of 2015-16.

Decision of Executive Councillor for Communities

       i.          Noted the performance information outlined in the report.

     ii.          Agreed the timetable outlined in section 3.5(b) of the Officer’s report for a review of future funding arrangements.

Reason for the Decision

As set out in the Officer’s report.

Any Alternative Options Considered and Rejected

Not applicable.

Scrutiny Considerations

The committee received a report from the Head of Community Services.

The Committee resolved by 6 votes to 0 to endorse the recommendations.

The Executive Councillor approved the recommendations.

Conflicts of Interest Declared by the Executive Councillor (and any Dispensations Granted)

No conflicts of interest were declared by the Executive Councillor.