Issue - meetings

(a)        That the information regarding the culture and arts partnership be noted.

(b)        That Cabinet approve the objectives for the group, definition of arts activities and the development of the arts strategy.

(c)        That Cabinet agree the timetable for the production of the arts strategy and agree to receive a further report on the strategy in the spring of 2013.

(d)        That Cabinet agree the establishment of a project group to investigate the opportunity to develop a Newcastle town centre outdoor performance space.

(e)        That Cabinet agree to undertake the feasibility work to develop proposals to improve visitor circulation, displays and the general lay out and zoning of the museum.

Cabinet received a report seeking approval to develop an Arts Strategy to harness the support of the culture and arts sector to support the desired outcomes of the Council Plan, particularly in relation to town centre regeneration.

The Portfolio Holder for Safer Communities stated that it was a good strategy and the Leader stated that he welcomed the report. It was confirmed that the Strategy would cover the whole of Newcastle under Lyme, including Kidsgrove.

RESOLVED:   (a)        That the information regarding the culture and arts partnership be noted.

(b)        That Cabinet approve the objectives for the group, definition of arts activities and the development of the arts strategy.

(c)        That Cabinet agree the timetable for the production of the arts strategy and agree to receive a further report on the strategy in the spring of 2013.

(d)        That Cabinet agree the establishment of a project group to investigate the opportunity to develop a Newcastle town centre outdoor performance space.

(e)        That Cabinet agree to undertake the feasibility work to develop proposals to improve visitor circulation, displays and the general lay out and zoning of the museum.