
Portsmouth City Borough Council
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Meeting
Cabinet Member - The Leader (Culture, Leisure and Economic Development Portfolio) - Portsmouth City
Agenda
Published
Minutes
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Meeting Times
Scheduled Time
Start:
Friday, 15th March 2024
10:00 AM
Friday, 15th March 2024
10:00 AM
End:
Friday, 15th March 2024
2:00 PM
Friday, 15th March 2024
2:00 PM
Meeting Status
Status:
Confirmed
Confirmed
Date:
15 Mar 2024
15 Mar 2024
Location:
Council Chamber - The Guildhall, Portsmouth
Council Chamber - The Guildhall, Portsmouth
Meeting Attendees

Cabinet Member
Leader of the Council (with portfolio responsibility for Culture, Regeneration & Economic Development)

Committee Member
Cabinet Member for Planning Policy & City Development
Agenda
1
Apologies for absence
2
Declarations of members' interests
3
Parks Fees and Charges
Purpose
To seek approval for annual changes to the fees and charges levied for the use of Parks facilities for the financial year 2024-2025.
RECOMMENDED
That the fees and charges be approved in accordance with the attached schedules (Appendix A).
To seek approval for annual changes to the fees and charges levied for the use of Parks facilities for the financial year 2024-2025.
RECOMMENDED
That the fees and charges be approved in accordance with the attached schedules (Appendix A).
Attachments:
- Document Parks fees and charges 2024-25 - Decision Report 07 Mar 2024
- Document Parks fees and charges 2024-25 - Appendix A - Charges 07 Mar 2024
- Document Parks fees and charges 2024-25 - Appendix B - IIA ref 592169116 07 Mar 2024
4
Library and Archive Service Charges 2024
Purpose
To review the charges levied by Portsmouth Library and Archive Service in respect of room and equipment hire; charges for Inter-Library Loans and Music Set hire and specialist services provided by the Portsmouth History Centre.
RECOMMENDED
(1) That the proposals provided in Appendix 1 for the increases in room and equipment hire charges for the Menuhin Theatre on the Third Floor Central Library; hire of IT Training Suites at Carnegie, Cosham and Central Library and increases to Inter-Library Loan and Music Set charges are agreed and implemented from 1 April 2024. The reason for increases is to ensure full cost recovery of these services.
(2) That the proposal for the Archive Service charges to remain as they are (see Appendix 2) is agreed for implementation from 1 April 2024.
To review the charges levied by Portsmouth Library and Archive Service in respect of room and equipment hire; charges for Inter-Library Loans and Music Set hire and specialist services provided by the Portsmouth History Centre.
RECOMMENDED
(1) That the proposals provided in Appendix 1 for the increases in room and equipment hire charges for the Menuhin Theatre on the Third Floor Central Library; hire of IT Training Suites at Carnegie, Cosham and Central Library and increases to Inter-Library Loan and Music Set charges are agreed and implemented from 1 April 2024. The reason for increases is to ensure full cost recovery of these services.
(2) That the proposal for the Archive Service charges to remain as they are (see Appendix 2) is agreed for implementation from 1 April 2024.
Attachments:
- Document Library and Archive Service charges report 2024 - finance comments 07 Mar 2024
- Document Library Charges Appendix 3 - IIA 07 Mar 2024
5
Museum Admission Charges Increases
Purpose
To update Members on increases in Museums Service admission fees and charges.
RECOMMENDED
(1) To approve the admission charges as referred to in this report and as listed in Appendix 1.
(2) That the Director of Culture, Leisure and Regulatory Services is given the authority to offer pricing in line with these fees and charges for bespoke requests.
To update Members on increases in Museums Service admission fees and charges.
RECOMMENDED
(1) To approve the admission charges as referred to in this report and as listed in Appendix 1.
(2) That the Director of Culture, Leisure and Regulatory Services is given the authority to offer pricing in line with these fees and charges for bespoke requests.
Attachments:
- Document Museum Admission Charges Decision Report January 2024 07 Mar 2024
- Document Appx 1 Museum Admission charges 24-25 07 Mar 2024
- Document Appendix 2 DDS-Benchmarking 07 Mar 2024
- Document Museums Admission Fees Integrated Impact Assessment.IA592708731 07 Mar 2024
6
Tourism and Visitor Economy Update 2023-24.
Purpose
(1) To update on activity and results related to the Tourism and Visitor Economy Strategy 2023-28 and associated Visit Portsmouth Tourism Marketing Communications Plan 2023-24 and agree the new marketing plan for 2024-25.
(2) To agree ongoing charges related to Visit Portsmouth Membership and other web and print advertising.
RECOMMENDED
(1) To approve the Tourism Marketing and Communications Plan 2024-25.
(2) To approve the charges for membership and other advertising as outlined in the report and associated appendices.
(1) To update on activity and results related to the Tourism and Visitor Economy Strategy 2023-28 and associated Visit Portsmouth Tourism Marketing Communications Plan 2023-24 and agree the new marketing plan for 2024-25.
(2) To agree ongoing charges related to Visit Portsmouth Membership and other web and print advertising.
RECOMMENDED
(1) To approve the Tourism Marketing and Communications Plan 2024-25.
(2) To approve the charges for membership and other advertising as outlined in the report and associated appendices.
Attachments:
- Document Visit Portsmouth - Tourism and Visitor Economy Update 2023-24. 07 Mar 2024
- Document Appendix 1. Visit Portsmouth summer and autumn 2023 campaigns with partners - report pdf 07 Mar 2024
- Document Appendix 2. Visit Portsmouth Partner Membership 2024-25 07 Mar 2024
- Document Appendix 3. Visit Portsmouth publications - display adverts rate card 23-24 07 Mar 2024
- Document Appendix 4. Visit Portsmouth publications - Accommodation adverts rate card 2023-24 07 Mar 2024
- Document Appendix 5. 2023-24 Visit Portsmouth Survey results. 07 Mar 2024
- Document Appendix 6. Visit Portsmouth Tourism Marketing Communications plan 2024-25 07 Mar 2024
- Document Appendix 7. Integrated Impact Assessment, Tourism and Visitor Economy Update March 2024 07 Mar 2024
7
Revenue Funding Grants 2024 - 2025
Purpose
To seek approval for the proposed funding levels for the Revenue Grant payments to cultural organisations for the financial year 2024/25.
RECOMMENDED
That the Revenue Grant payments as outlined are agreed for the financial year 2024/25.
To seek approval for the proposed funding levels for the Revenue Grant payments to cultural organisations for the financial year 2024/25.
RECOMMENDED
That the Revenue Grant payments as outlined are agreed for the financial year 2024/25.
Attachments:
- Document Revenue Funding decision report 2024 (003) - finance comments (002) 07 Mar 2024
- Document Revenue Funding Report IIA 07 Mar 2024
8
Hotwalls Artist Studios Annual Update (information report)
Purpose
To share information and key highlights from the provision and operation of the Hotwalls Artists Studios through 2023/24.
To share information and key highlights from the provision and operation of the Hotwalls Artists Studios through 2023/24.
Attachments:
- Document Hotwalls Annual Update - Information Only 07 Mar 2024
9
Seafront Arts Programme (information report)
Purpose
To update on the progress of the creative enhancement programme for the Southsea Coastal Scheme.
To update on the progress of the creative enhancement programme for the Southsea Coastal Scheme.
Attachments:
- Document Seafront Arts Programme Jan 24 - Information Only 07 Mar 2024
10
Accessible Beach Huts Update (information report)
Purpose
To provide an update on the progress of the Accessible Beach Hut capital project.
To provide an update on the progress of the Accessible Beach Hut capital project.
Attachments:
- Document Accessible Beach Hut Update - Information Only v2 07 Mar 2024
11
The Detectives, Conan Doyle Collection (information report)
Purpose
(1) To update Members on the successful delivery of The Detectives Project, £100,000 funded by the Arts Council in August 2021 – January 2024. Funding was sought from the Arts Council's Library fund, looking at Health and Wellbeing and Culture and Creativity, part of the Universal Libraries Offer.
(2) This project is a part of the Conan Doyle Collection and leads on from the previous successes of working with past volunteers, looking at ways to develop and support future volunteers.
(1) To update Members on the successful delivery of The Detectives Project, £100,000 funded by the Arts Council in August 2021 – January 2024. Funding was sought from the Arts Council's Library fund, looking at Health and Wellbeing and Culture and Creativity, part of the Universal Libraries Offer.
(2) This project is a part of the Conan Doyle Collection and leads on from the previous successes of working with past volunteers, looking at ways to develop and support future volunteers.
Attachments:
- Document The Detectives Conan Doyle Collection - Information Report 07 Mar 2024
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