Purpose

To agree governance arrangements for the
delivery of funding awarded to the area to support cultural
projects.

Content

RESOLVED
 
KEY DECISION
 
That the Executive:
 

a)   
Delegated authority to the Leader, in consultation
with the Executive Director for Place & Economy (Deputy Chief
Executive), to approve:
 
·      
the grant determination letter with
Government
·      
funding agreements with the lead body for each
project
·      
change control requests
·      
any funding changes between projects required to
manage the programme as outlined in the Investment Plan
·      
details of the small grants scheme for cultural
projects and related funding awards
 

b) 
Agreed to
the establishment of a small Members Panel to provide oversight and
management of the programme and be responsible for decision making
on the small grant scheme.  Membership
will include the Leader (Chair), Executive Member for Growth &
Regeneration, the Executive Member for Sport, Leisure, Culture
& Tourism (Deputy Leader), and the Executive Member for
Housing, Communities & Levelling-up, with support from the
Executive Director for Place & Economy (Deputy Chief
Executive), Executive Director for Finance & Performance, Head
of Service for Culture, Heritage & Tourism and external
advisors from Leicester University and the University of
Northampton.
 
Reason for Recommendations: To ensure compliance with the
funding requirements in respect of projects.  To manage the programme effectively and
transparently.
 
Alternative Options Considered:  To
not establish governance arrangements could undermine the ability
of the Council to secure the funding and delay progress.