Decision Details

Implemented

Lowestoft Cultural Strategy

ES/0161

Yes

Committee

Cabinet

Tue 1 Oct 2019

Yes

Report  of the Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member with responsibility for Economic Development

To endorse the Lowestoft Cultural Strategy developed by the Lowestoft Cultural Leadership Group       

Economic Development & Regeneration

Not Applicable

Paul Wood, Head of Economic Services & Regeneration

Helen Johnson, Great Places Project and Cultural Capacity Coordinator

N/A

No

1. That the draft Lowestoft Cultural Strategy including its vision, aims and objectives and that it is the definitive cultural strategy for Lowestoft and the surrounding area for the next 5 years, be endorsed.  

2. That delegated authority be provided to the Head of Economic Development & Regeneration in consultation with the Cabinet Member with responsibility for Economic Development to agree any minor changes to the draft strategy ahead of it being finalised by the Lowestoft Cultural Leadership Group.

It had been amply demonstrated that the cultural sector contributed significantly to economic and community wellbeing. In recent years Lowestoft had experienced a significant uplift in cultural activity and in order the maintain this momentum and continue to attract investment in the town’s cultural sector a Cultural Strategy was required. This would ensure an effective approach was put in place to develop and enhance the cultural offer and create more creative opportunities for the town, people and visitors.

The other option was not to develop a cultural strategy, but this would be to the detriment of the cultural sector generally but also specifically in accessing funding and East Suffolk Council meeting the grant requirements of the Great Places initiative.

None.

None.