Portsmouth City Borough Council
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Meeting
Cabinet Member - The Leader (Culture, Regeneration and Economic Development Portfolio) - Portsmouth City
Agenda
Published
Minutes
Pending
Meeting Times
Scheduled Time
Start:
Friday, 21st March 2025
10:00 AM
Friday, 21st March 2025
10:00 AM
End:
Friday, 21st March 2025
2:00 PM
Friday, 21st March 2025
2:00 PM
Meeting Status
Status:
Confirmed
Confirmed
Date:
21 Mar 2025
21 Mar 2025
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)
Opposition spokesperson
Deputy Group Leader
Agenda
1
Apologies for absence
2
Declarations of members' interests
3
Library and Archive Service Charges 2025
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
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 Libraries and increases to Inter-Library Loan, Music Set and Portsmouth History Centre charges are agreed and implemented from 1 April 2025. The increases have been proposed to ensure the full cost recovery of service delivery.
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
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 Libraries and increases to Inter-Library Loan, Music Set and Portsmouth History Centre charges are agreed and implemented from 1 April 2025. The increases have been proposed to ensure the full cost recovery of service delivery.
Attachments:
- Document Library and Archive Service charges report 2025 13 Mar 2025
- Document Integrated Impact Assessment Library and Archive Service Charges 2025 13 Mar 2025
4
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 February 2025 13 Mar 2025
- Document Admission charges 25-26 13 Mar 2025
- Document DDS-Benchmarking 2025 13 Mar 2025
- Document Integrated Impact Assessment.IA687099697 Fees Charges Museums 13 Mar 2025
5
Museums Strategy 2025-2030
Purpose
To share the draft Museums Strategy 2025-2030 with the Cabinet Member for Culture, Regeneration and Economic Development. The Strategy is attached at Appendix 1.
RECOMMENDED
(1) That the achievements of the museum service over the past 5 years are noted.
(2) That the draft Museum Strategy, Vision, We Are statements, and five key priorities are approved to be included in the accreditation return and form the basis for the more detailed forward plan.
(3) That it is approved for the Museum Strategy along with an annual impact report to be created into an accessibly designed document that is fit for public consultation and published in April 2025.
To share the draft Museums Strategy 2025-2030 with the Cabinet Member for Culture, Regeneration and Economic Development. The Strategy is attached at Appendix 1.
RECOMMENDED
(1) That the achievements of the museum service over the past 5 years are noted.
(2) That the draft Museum Strategy, Vision, We Are statements, and five key priorities are approved to be included in the accreditation return and form the basis for the more detailed forward plan.
(3) That it is approved for the Museum Strategy along with an annual impact report to be created into an accessibly designed document that is fit for public consultation and published in April 2025.
Attachments:
- Document Museums Strategy Paper 2025-30 13 Mar 2025
- Document Appendix 1 Musuem Strategy 2025-2030 13 Mar 2025
- Document Integrated Impact Assessment.IA687107095 Museums Strategy 13 Mar 2025
6
Revenue Funding Grants 2025-2026
Purpose
To seek approval for the proposed funding levels for the Revenue Grant payments to cultural organisations for the financial year 2025/26.
RECOMMENDED that the Revenue Grant payments as outlined are agreed for the financial year 2025/26.
To seek approval for the proposed funding levels for the Revenue Grant payments to cultural organisations for the financial year 2025/26.
RECOMMENDED that the Revenue Grant payments as outlined are agreed for the financial year 2025/26.
Attachments:
- Document Revenue Funding Grants 2025-2026 (1) 13 Mar 2025
- Document IIA Revenue Grant funding 13 Mar 2025
7
Blue Plaques Policy
Purpose
To update the portfolio holder on blue plaques policy in light of Historic England's scheme of September 2023.
RECOMMENDED that the Cabinet Member approve the adoption of the blue plaques policy.
To update the portfolio holder on blue plaques policy in light of Historic England's scheme of September 2023.
RECOMMENDED that the Cabinet Member approve the adoption of the blue plaques policy.
Attachments:
- Document Blue Plaques Policy - Decision Report 13 Mar 2025
- Document Blue Plaques Policy 2025 13 Mar 2025
- Document IA678136704 - Blue Plaques Policy 13 Mar 2025
8
VE and VJ Day Commemorations 2025 (information report)
Purpose
To inform the Cabinet Member for Culture, Regeneration and Economic Development of the programme of activity to support Victory In Europe Day (VE Day) and Victory Over Japan (VJ Day) commemorations.
To inform the Cabinet Member for Culture, Regeneration and Economic Development of the programme of activity to support Victory In Europe Day (VE Day) and Victory Over Japan (VJ Day) commemorations.
Attachments:
- Document VE VJ Day Information Report 13 Mar 2025
9
Water Safety Management Update (information report)
Purpose
To provide an update on Water Safety Management around the coastline and inland ponds and lakes of Portsmouth.
To provide an update on Water Safety Management around the coastline and inland ponds and lakes of Portsmouth.
Attachments:
- Document Water Safety Management - CRED update Mar25 13 Mar 2025
10
Hotwalls Artist Studios Annual Update (information report)
Purpose of report
To share information and key highlights from the provision and operation of the Hotwalls Artists Studios through 2024/2025 as well as areas for development.
To share information and key highlights from the provision and operation of the Hotwalls Artists Studios through 2024/2025 as well as areas for development.
Attachments:
- Document Hotwalls Studios Info Report Jan 2025 13 Mar 2025
11
Visit Portsmouth Tourism and Visitor Economy Update (information report)
Purpose
To update on Tourism and Visitor Economy activity, April 2024 - March 2025.
To update on Tourism and Visitor Economy activity, April 2024 - March 2025.
Attachments:
- Document Visit Portsmouth, Tourism and Visitor Economy Update 2024-25 13 Mar 2025
- Document Appendix 1, Visit Portsmouth - 2024-25 summer and autumn campaign results 13 Mar 2025
- Document Appendix 2, Visit Portsmouth Visitor Survey Results 2024 13 Mar 2025
12
Update on The Guildhall, Portsmouth (information report)
Purpose
To update members on recent developments and changes at The Guildhall as part of the cultural offer in Portsmouth.
To update members on recent developments and changes at The Guildhall as part of the cultural offer in Portsmouth.
Attachments:
- Document Guildhall information report 13 Mar 2025
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