Issue - decisions

Matter for Decision: To consider the Arts & Recreation Development Funding to Voluntary and Not-for-profit Organisations 2013-14

 

Decision of the Executive Councillor for Arts, Sport and Public Places

 

The Executive Councillor resolved to

 

i.        Agree the recommendations for Arts and Recreation Development grants to voluntary and not-for-profit organisations in 2013-14 as set out in Appendix 2 of the committee report, subject to confirmation of the Council’s 2013-14 budget in February 2013 and, in some cases, the provision of further information from applicants.

 

ii.      Agree the Area Committee (Community and Arts & Recreation Development) Grants process from 2013-14 as set out in 3.13 of the committee report and replicated in the Community Development grants report.

 

iii.    Reaffirm the Council’s commitment to the local and national Compact and Best Value Guidance regarding statutory and voluntary sector relationships (replicated in the Community Development grants report).

 

Reason for the Decision:

 

As per the officer report

 

Any alternative options considered and rejected:

 

N/A

 

Scrutiny Considerations:

 

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

 

The committee made the following comments on the report.

 

i.        Support was expressed for the recommendations. Officers were asked to provide additional information on the proposed arrangements for the Arts Theatre. The Head of Arts and Recreation referred to the committee report and outlined the proposed arrangements.

 

ii.      Assurances were sought that the groups offered significantly less than requested. The committee were assured that officers were fully engaged with the groups to ensure that the majority of proposed projects could progress in some form.

 

The Executive Councillor thanked officers for their support in this process.

 

The committee endorsed the recommendations unanimously.

 

The Executive Councillor approved the recommendations.

 

Conflicts of interest declared by the Executive Councillor (and any dispensation granted):

 

N/A