Issue - meetings

Report of the Executive Director - People

Further to Minute No. 31 of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Regeneration and Skills) of 16 January 2024, the Cabinet considered the report of the Executive Director – People advising that a steering group comprising Council officers, and representatives from the creative and voluntary sector, had been working towards the development of a Cultural Strategy for Sefton. A draft strategy document had been prepared using the evidence base from consultation and engagement activity and further engagement between January to March 2024 was proposed to develop an Action Plan, with objectives for delivery between 2024 and 2030. This would be co-produced between the Council and wider representation from cultural stakeholders. Once the Action Plan was completed any outstanding elements of the strategy document would be finalised, leading to the publication of a final strategy from which the activities would commence.

The following appendix was attached to the report:

·       Draft Culture Strategy document

The Cabinet Member – Communities and Housing expressed her thanks and appreciation to Councillor Waterfield who had been instrumental in working with her on the Strategy.

Decision Made:

That the Cultural Strategy for Sefton be approved.

Reasons for the Decision:

To utilise the strategy and progress with the Action Plan January to March 2024 that would complete the Cultural Strategy.

Alternative Options Considered and Rejected:

Not applicable.