Agenda item

To include an update on the appointment of consultants

The Committee heard an update on the cultural strategy.

Members commented on the importance of ensuring that the strategy incorporates the mechanisms by which the Committee can inter-relate with the planning process on cultural matters to encompass cultural priorities, noting also the need for interim measures ahead of the finalisation of the strategy given the number of developments in the pipeline. Members also noted the importance of securing resources to maintain cultural spaces.

Members heard that the two strategy development partners have been appointed: Things Made Public; and The Audience Agency.

Members noted that key timelines and deliverables will be shared with the Committee as soon as they are finalised - these will encompass data that has already been gathered.