Agenda item

Report of the Director of Culture, Heritage and Libraries.

The Committee considered a report of the Director of Culture, Heritage and Libraries in respect of the Gladiator Games returning to the Guildhall Yard this summer.

Members asked whether there were plans to film this year’s Games and, if so, the  possibility of this being looped and screened within the Amphitheatre.  The Officer advised that the 2011 Games were screened in the Museum of London’s galleries. 

Members challenged whether it was necessary to close access to the entire yard, if there were activities taking place?  Furthermore, if events during working hours were likely to generate noise, could there be more co-ordination between Town Clerk’s and Remembrancer’s?  Officers advised that, following noise disturbance at a Committee Meeting the previous week, a meeting was being  held later today.

A Member asked about whether there were plans for further renovation/ restoration of the Roman Bathhouse at Billingsgate and there was a further question as to why the Great Hall was not open during August.  Officers agreed to investigate and respond to the renovation query and explained that the Great Hall was closed for bookings in August to allow for renovation and maintenance works.

RESOLVED – That, the report be noted.