Issue - meetings

Matter for Discussion:  

The Opposition Spokesperson for Community Well-being, Councillor Moghadas, had asked for a report on the rationale and arrangements for event booking fees to be brought to the scrutiny committee. The report from the Head of Arts and Recreation provided the information requested.

Councillor Moghadas stated that she had requested this reports as she had been approached by local residents who felt that the booking fees were unfair.

The Head of Arts and Recreation stated that the booking fees were competitive and transparent. The website now clearly indicated the booking fees and makes it clear what the full price of an event would be.

The Committee suggested that the perception that the fees were unfair might be a generation issue, with young event attendees being more familiar with this as standard practice.

Councillor Moghadas thanked officers for the report and expressed satisfaction with the outcome.