Agenda item

To receive the business plans for Culture and for The London Archives.

On the 7-day opening for visitor services, a Member sought confirmation that the opening was supported by sufficient visitor numbers. The meeting noted that the objectives set out were previously agreed and that the numbers would be examined as part of the culture strategy.

Members sought clarification on the income targets set out in the documents, commenting that those figures could be more ambitious. The meeting heard that the targets are based on figures in past years. Members noted that a more wide-ranging ambitious cultural strategy is a good opportunity to re-set the targets, and noted that a briefing session is to be arranged for Members by early September (see action point).

A Member commented that in some cases the operating model might have to be adjusted to increase revenue, for example charging for tickets to the Guildhall Art Gallery.

RESOLVED, That the business plans for Culture and for The London Archives be approved.