Issue - meetings

The Cabinet considered the report of the Executive Director in relation to Sefton being the Liverpool City Region’s Borough of Culture for 2020, and an outline programme and business plan have been developed for the year following consultation and engagement with partners and communities across the borough. This feedback recommends focus on local history and the environment as the two priority areas for the programme, with emphasis in all events, activities and initiatives on participation (inclusive of all communities), permanence (assets, activities and relationships lasting beyond 2020), partnerships (working with partner organisations and communities across the borough), and on engendering local pride in Sefton.

Decision Made:      That the Cabinet:

(1)    approved the outline structure of the programme and the business plan;

(2)    granted delegated authority for finalisation of the detailed programme to the Cabinet Member (Communities and Housing);

(3)   noted that a supplementary revenue estimate of £0.200m to be fully funded by the Liverpool City Region, be approved by the Executive Director in consultation with the Cabinet (Communities and Housing) and the Section 151 Officer in accordance with Financial Procedure Rules;

(4)  granted delegated authority for approval of allocations of available funding in excess of £5,000 to the Cabinet Member (Communities and Housing); and

(5)   granted delegated authority for approval of allocations of available funding below £5,000 to the Borough of Culture Steering Group, chaired by the Executive Director, in accordance with the approved detailed programme.