Agenda item

To consider the report of the Director of Innovation & Growth and of the Head of Profession (Culture).

The meeting considered the report of the Director of Innovation & Growth and of the Head of Profession (Culture).

The meeting noted (sections 13 to 15 of the main report) that CAI are currently responsible for reviewing blue plaque applications but that the process is not currently optimal – and that a proposal will be submitted for a new process to the Head of Profession (Culture). A Member commented on the higher costs and longer timeframes for dealing with blue plaque applications compared to other areas, and Members heard that a review is under way that takes those factors into account and that time-critical applications could be fast-tracked.

A Member commented that any review should take into account criteria around a balance of people being commemorated by blue plaques.

RESOLVED, that the amendments to the updated City Arts Initiative Terms of

Reference for 2024- 2025 be approved.