To ask for Cabinet’s approval of a strategic review of arts festivals in BCP and recommendations for governance, programming, marketing and production aimed at ensuring the festivals ecology meets BCP's objectives and provides maximum reach, value and provision for BCP residents. To also advise Cabinet on Council applications for Arts Council National Portfolio Organisation support in 2022 and advise on the overall picture of applications from the locality.
Decision type: Non-key
Decision status: For Determination
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 25/05/2021
Lead member: Portfolio Holder for Tourism, Leisure and Culture (to 01/11/2021)
Lead director: Corporate Director of Regeneration and Economy
Contact: Michael Spender, Museum Manager - Culture and Community Email: michael.spender@bcpcouncil.gov.uk.
Consultation process
Informal engagement May-September 2021
Consultees
Cultural organisations, Arts Council England, BCP Cultural Compact board and consultative group.