Agenda

Purpose

To review the charges levied by Portsmouth Library and Archive Service in respect of room and equipment hire; charges for Inter-Library Loans and Music Set hire and specialist services provided by the Portsmouth History Centre.

RECOMMENDED

That the proposals provided in Appendix 1 for the increases in room and equipment hire charges for the Menuhin Theatre on the Third Floor Central Library; hire of IT Training Suites at Carnegie, Cosham and Central Libraries and increases to Inter-Library Loan, Music Set and Portsmouth History Centre charges are agreed and implemented from 1 April 2025. The increases have been proposed to ensure the full cost recovery of service delivery.

Purpose

To update Members on increases in Museums Service admission fees and charges.

RECOMMENDED

(1) To approve the admission charges as referred to in this report and as listed in Appendix 1.

(2) That the Director of Culture, Leisure and Regulatory Services is given the authority to offer pricing in line with these fees and charges for bespoke requests.

Purpose

To share the draft Museums Strategy 2025-2030 with the Cabinet Member for Culture, Regeneration and Economic Development. The Strategy is attached at Appendix 1.

RECOMMENDED

(1)  That the achievements of the museum service over the past 5 years are noted.

(2)  That the draft Museum Strategy, Vision, We Are statements, and five key priorities are approved to be included in the accreditation return and form the basis for the more detailed forward plan.

(3)  That it is approved for the Museum Strategy along with an annual impact report to be created into an accessibly designed document that is fit for public consultation and published in April 2025.

Purpose

To seek approval for the proposed funding levels for the Revenue Grant payments to cultural organisations for the financial year 2025/26.

RECOMMENDED that the Revenue Grant payments as outlined are agreed for the financial year 2025/26.

Purpose

To update the portfolio holder on blue plaques policy in light of Historic England's scheme of September 2023.

RECOMMENDED that the Cabinet Member approve the adoption of the blue plaques policy.

Purpose

To inform the Cabinet Member for Culture, Regeneration and Economic Development of the programme of activity to support Victory In Europe Day (VE Day) and Victory Over Japan (VJ Day) commemorations.

Purpose

To provide an update on Water Safety Management around the coastline and inland ponds and lakes of Portsmouth.

Purpose of report

To share information and key highlights from the provision and operation of the Hotwalls Artists Studios through 2024/2025 as well as areas for development.

Purpose

To update on Tourism and Visitor Economy activity, April 2024 - March 2025.

Purpose

To update members on recent developments and changes at The Guildhall as part of the cultural offer in Portsmouth.