Decision details

Wiltshire Cultural Strategy

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision status: For Determination

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

Wiltshire Council has not previously developed a Council Cultural Strategy since its formation in 2009. Wiltshire has a rich cultural heritage and this strategy will outline how arts and culture can be used to support economic growth, increase in tourism, mental health and community resilience and help the place shaping agenda.

Decision:

That Cabinet 

 

1)    Endorse the proposed Wiltshire Cultural Strategy

 

2)    Recommends that Full Council adopt the Cultural Strategy and add it to Part 3B Paragraph 1.2 as a Policy Framework item.

 

Reason for Proposals 

The Wiltshire Cultural Strategy 2024-2030 supports the delivery of key priorities set out in Wiltshire Council’s 2022-32 Business Plan.It seeks to address key challenges outlined above through a better connected, stronger creative and cultural sector and a more vibrant and diverse cultural offer, delivered through collaboration with strategic partners, the cultural and creative sector and communities. 

 

Reason Key: Policy Framework Change;

Other reasons / organisations consulted

consultation will take place as part of the development of the strategy

Contact: Tamzin Earley, Arts & Funding Manager Email: Tamzin.Earley@wiltshire.gov.uk Tel: 01722 434641.

Report author: Tamzin Earley

Publication date: 15/07/2024

Date of decision: 15/07/2024

Decided at meeting: 15/07/2024 - Cabinet

Effective from: 23/07/2024

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