Agenda item

Report from the Interim Strategic Director of Regeneration and Environment.

Recommendations:

That Cabinet:

1.    Note the progress of the Children’s Capital of Culture initiative, the impact of the programme to date, and the external funding achieved.

2.    Note the proposed programming themes, anticipated outcomes, quality principles and key activities of the 2025 Festival Year.

3.    Approve the proposed spend, subject to the successful achievement of the external fundraising activity as set out in Appendix 1.

4.    Approve the proposed governance arrangements for the remainder of the programme, including:

·       the role of the Cultural Partnership Board in leading the delivery of the programme.

·       the Council’s role in the project as a facilitator and accountable body

·       the development of the activity programme and the Programme Decision-Making Framework (Appendix 2.)

·       the proposed arrangements with project delivery partners.

5.    Delegate approval of the remaining activities of the Children’s Capital of Culture programme to the Strategic Director of Regeneration and Environment in consultation with the Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Social Inclusion and Neighbourhood Working.