Issue - decisions

RESOLVED that:-

(a)          Cabinet agrees the proposal for funding to deliver on the recommendations of the Cultural Enquiry, to establish and develop the Cultural Compact and to improve and diversify BCP Council’s cultural development activity for a three-year period should be considered as part of the budget setting process for 2021/22;

(b)          Cabinet agrees the report and recommendations of the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Cultural Action Group, including the proposed format of the Cultural Compact; and

(c)          Cabinet agrees that the Cultural Compact should embody the BCP Council’s equality, diversity and inclusion principles and practices in its work and in the Cultural Strategy so that they fully reflect the Council’s values.

Voting: Unanimous

Portfolio Holder: Tourism, Leisure and Culture

Reason

To facilitate the establishment of the Cultural Compact, so that BCP Council and the Cultural Compact can deliver on the recommendations of the Cultural Enquiry and the priorities of the Council. In doing so we will support and enable inclusive and diverse creative engagement and participation by the community and visitors.