Decision details

To approve the Festivals Development Strategy and recommendation for the future programme of events/festivals.

(i)         that in the light of the council's equalities responsibilities, delivery of any cultural/faith based events cease from April 2012 and a reduced programme be delivered;

(ii)        that during this transition year 2011/12 officers look to support the delivery of a realistic programme of work within the budget available to include:

·         Festival of Light celebration combined with Fireworks Night on 5 November

·         Eid

·         Navratri grant

·         Festive Lights (tree dressing)

·         Chanukah

·         Holocaust Memorial Day

·         St Patrick’s Day

·         St George’s Day

(iii)       that it be noted that the delivery of certain major events will not be able to take place due to insufficient time to programme any large scale events and the necessary recruitment of specialist staff;

(iv)       that the commitment to providing advice and support for local community groups to stage a broad range of celebratory events be endorsed;

(v)        that the priorities underpinning any future delivery of an inclusive events programme be noted.

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