Decision Maker: Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sports Committee

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: September 11, 2024

Purpose: This report will review the approach to the commissioning of cultural services across the borough.

Content: RESOLVED: That the committee,   1.  Approve the adoption of the proposed revised procedure for Cultural Commissioning for the next three years, 2025-28 and to agree to the proposed funding and ongoing management of this programme.   2.  Approve the delegation of decisions on individual funding agreements to the Director of Culture and Leisure.   3.  Note the extensive consultation with existing partners and the management of risk of any funding reduction in paragraphs 12.1 to 12.4.   4.  Note the links between the new programme and LBRuT’s Culture Richmond objectives as detailed in Appendix 3.