Agenda item - Cultural Provision for Children - Scrutiny Review Panel Report

Report of the Strategic Director: Resources (copy attached).

11.1         Councillor C. Theobald introduced the report and stated that the Panel had made a number of recommendations in regard to the cultural provision for children in the city and widening accessibility to that provision.  She noted that the majority of the recommendations had been accepted and wished to thank the other members of the Panel and the Scrutiny Officer for their work and support in bringing the report forward.

11.2         Councillor Bowden stated that he wished to pay tribute to the Members of the Panel and stated that he believed it was an excellent report and as the Cabinet Member for Culture, Tourism and Enterprise he would seek to ensure that its findings were implemented.

11.3         The Mayor congratulated Councillor Bowden on his maiden speech.

11.4         Councillor Marsh stated that areas of good practice had been identified and she hoped that these could be extended in the future and resources utilised effectively such as the Youth Arts Workers.

11.5         Councillor Brown stated that it had been a very successful report and hoped that the dissemination of available information in respect of cultural activities would be improved.  As the Chair of the Culture, Tourism & Enterprise Overview & Scrutiny Committee she would ensure that an update report on the progress was brought back to a future meeting.

11.6         Councillor C. Theobald noted the comments and hoped that improvements across the city would be enjoyed by young people.

11.7         The Mayor stated that the report had been moved and asked that it be noted.

11.8         RESOLVED: That the report be noted.