Decision Maker: Council

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: July 8, 2025

Purpose: Consider the future Cultural Grants Funding allocation for Chichester Festival Theatre and Pallant House Gallery post 31 March 2026.

Content: *RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL   That the Cabinet recommends to the Council that:   1.    A grant of £187,500 per annum plus inflation is offered to Chichester Festival Theatre for four years commencing April 2026, subject to agreeing terms of the Funding Agreement. 2.    A grant of £130,000 per annum plus inflation is offered to Pallant House Gallery for four years commencing April 2026, subject to agreeing terms of the Funding Agreement. 3.    That the Director for Growth and Place, following consultation with the Cabinet Member for Culture, Sport & Place, is given delegated authority to agree the terms of the Funding Agreements and Monitoring Framework. 4.    In the event that the annual inflation rate is in excess of 5% authority to pay be brought back to Cabinet.