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Agenda, decisions and draft minutes

Agenda, decisions and draft minutes

Venue: Council Chamber - The Guildhall, Portsmouth. View directions

Contact: Anna Martyn Tel 023 9283 4870  Email: anna.martyn@portsmouthcc.gov.uk

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Items
No. Item

57.

Apologies for absence

Minutes:

Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Tom Coles and Claire Udy.

 

58.

Declarations of interest

Minutes:

There were no declarations of interest.

59.

Hotwalls Studios Update pdf icon PDF 211 KB

Purpose

1.    To update the Cabinet Member for Culture and City Development on the work and activities of the Hotwalls Studios over the 20 past months.

2.    To update the Cabinet Member for Culture and City Development on the events activities of the Hotwalls Studios planned from October for the remainder of the financial year 2021/22 and for 2022/23.

                 

 

Additional documents:

Decision:

The Cabinet Member noted the report which is for information only and is not subject to call-in. 

Minutes:

The Cabinet Member noted all Hotwalls reports are positive news. The studios provide a multi-faceted offer for creativity and make use of a historic asset which benefits economic development. Councillor Symes said it is good that more of the studios are shared as it means they can remain open longer though suggested that six years for a tenancy might be too long. It is a challenge to provide space for tenants moving on but the council is working on it. Members congratulated the team. 

 

The Cabinet Member noted the report which is for information only and is not subject to call-in. 

60.

Visit Portsmouth Marketing Update pdf icon PDF 122 KB

Purpose

To update on activity undertaken by the Visit Portsmouth Team to market the destination and support tourism businesses through recovery during 2021.

 

RECOMMENDED that the Cabinet Member

1.    Agree continued marketing as outlined in the report and previously approved communications plan.

2.    Note the achievements of the team and acknowledge the support from destination partners.

 

Additional documents:

Decision:

Agree continued marketing as outlined in the report and previously approved communications plan.

 

Note the achievements of the team and acknowledge the support from destination partners.

 

Minutes:

The Cabinet Member said the initiatives outlined in the report are a testament to what the council can achieve with smaller amounts of money compared with other local authorities. Members thought Wind In Your Sails was a fantastic slogan.

 

DECISIONS

 

The Cabinet Member:

 

1.    Agreed to continued marketing as outlined in the report and previously approved communications plan.

2.    Noted the achievements of the team and acknowledged the support from destination partners.

 

 

61.

Museums Strategy 2021-2025 pdf icon PDF 112 KB

Purpose

To share the draft Museums Strategy 2021-2025 with the Cabinet Member for Culture, Leisure and Economic Development and seek approval for the strategy to go out for public consultation.  The Strategy is shown at Appendix 1. 

 

RECOMMENDED that the Cabinet Member

1.    That the achievements of the museums service over the past five years (the period covered by the previous museums strategy are noted).

2.    That the draft museums strategy goes out for public consultation.

3.    That a revised document informed by the views of stakeholders including both users and non-users of the service is presented to Cabinet at the earliest opportunity. 

 

Additional documents:

Decision:

That the achievements of the museums service over the past five years (the period covered by the previous museums strategy are noted).

 

That the draft museums strategy goes out for public consultation.

 

That a revised document informed by the views of stakeholders including both users and non-users of the service is presented to Cabinet at the earliest opportunity. 

 

Minutes:

Jane Mee, Museums and Visitor Services Manager, introduced the report.

 

The Cabinet Member noted that the key focus is people and communities; museums are more than just buildings. Bidding for funding is positive as some local authorities have chosen not to do this. Portsmouth's museums service is worthy and does an enormous amount with a relatively small amount of money; funding would be beneficial to partners who work with the service. Members noted the museums are not static and each has its own demographic and programme of events. All credit is due to staff.

 

In response to questions Ms Mee said the timeframe for bringing back the strategy is January but the resignation of the Marketing lead might cause delays. The Cabinet Member said it was important to proceed.

 

DECISIONS

 

The Cabinet Member agreed:

 

1.    That the achievements of the museums service over the past five years (the period covered by the previous museums strategy are noted).

 

2.    That the draft museums strategy goes out for public consultation.

 

3.    That a revised document informed by the views of stakeholders including both users and non-users of the service is presented to Cabinet at the earliest opportunity. 

 

62.

Disaster Management Plan for the Butterfly House at Cumberland House Natural History Museum pdf icon PDF 71 KB

Purpose

To provide information regarding the management of the Butterfly House at Cumberland House Natural History Museum with respect to disaster planning and escaped butterflies.

Additional documents:

Decision:

The Cabinet Member noted the report which is for information only and is not subject to call-in. 

Minutes:

Christine Taylor, Curator of Natural History, introduced the report.

 

Members said the report was an interesting and important document. They were surprised to learn that the Butterfly House needed a zoo licence. 

 

The Cabinet Member noted the report which is for information only and is not subject to call-in. 

63.

Great South Run update pdf icon PDF 79 KB

Purpose

To update the Cabinet Member on the recent conclusion of negotiations with Nova International to secure the Great South Run in Portsmouth for a further contract period.

Decision:

The Cabinet Member noted the report which is for information only and is not subject to call-in. 

Minutes:

Claire Looney, Partnership & Commissioning Manager, introduced the report.

 

The Cabinet Member said the Run has a very positive impact and clear economic benefits. The savings made in the re-negotiated contract are welcome.

 

The Cabinet Member noted the report which is for information only and is not subject to call-in. 

64.

Seafront Fees and Charges pdf icon PDF 130 KB

Purpose

To seek approval for annual charges to the fees and charges levied for the use of Seafront and Events facilities for the financial year 2022-2023.

 

RECOMMENDED that the Cabinet Member approve the fees and charges in accordance with the attached schedule (Appendix 1).

Additional documents:

Decision:

That the fees and charges be approved in accordance with the attached         schedule (Appendix 1).       

Minutes:

Claire Watkins, Business Development Manager, and Claire Looney, Partnership & Commissioning Manager, introduced the report, noting that Appendix A should say "Weekly Beach Hut" as there is no distinction between residents and non-residents.

 

The Cabinet Member noted that higher fees could be charged but nevertheless they provided a welcome income stream.

 

DECISIONS

 

The Cabinet Member agreed that the fees and charges be approved in accordance with the attached schedule (Appendix 1).