Issue - meetings

Purpose of report

To inform the Cabinet Member of the outline funding levels for the Revenue Grant payments to cultural organisations for the financial year 2018-19 following the outline budget agreement at the Full Council meeting on 12^th December 2017. 

RECOMMENDED

That the details of the funding levels which have previously been agreed by Members at Full Council for cultural organisation for the financial year 2018-19.

(TAKE IN REPORT)

The report was introduced by Claire Looney, Partnership & Commissioning Manager. 

Councillor Morgan expressed his full support for these grants to be awarded to the organisations.  He felt it was hugely important that the Council continues to support these organisations to allow them the ability to receive funds from other sources to secure long term financial sustainability.

Councillor Symes agreed with Councillor Morgan.  She added that the revenue grant for the New Theatre Royal was at that level as it is matched with some funding from the Arts Council and for this year at least it will stay at this level.  The council will continue to do all it can to support these organisations as it is important to have a lot if cultural offers in the city.

DECISION: the Cabinet Member confirmed the details of the funding levels which have previously been agreed by Members at Full Council for cultural organisation for the financial year 2018-19.