Portsmouth City Borough Council
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Meeting
Cabinet Member - The Leader (Culture, Leisure and Economic Development Portfolio) - Portsmouth City
Meeting Times
Scheduled Time
Start:
Friday, 28th July 2023
10:00 AM
Friday, 28th July 2023
10:00 AM
End:
Friday, 28th July 2023
2:00 PM
Friday, 28th July 2023
2:00 PM
Actual Time
Started:
Friday, 28th July 2023
10:00 AM
Friday, 28th July 2023
10:00 AM
Finished:
Friday, 28th July 2023
2:25 PM
Friday, 28th July 2023
2:25 PM
Meeting Status
Status:
Confirmed
Confirmed
Date:
28 Jul 2023
28 Jul 2023
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
Minutes
There were no apologies for absence.
2
Declarations of members' interests
Minutes
There were no declarations of interest.
3
Bookfest 2023
Purpose
To report on Bookfest 2023, including the wide-ranging events that were delivered in-person and online, audience data, staffing and volunteering and plans for next year.
To report on Bookfest 2023, including the wide-ranging events that were delivered in-person and online, audience data, staffing and volunteering and plans for next year.
Attachments:
- Document Bookfest t2023 20 Jul 2023
Minutes
Clare Lidell, Service Development Manager presented the report.
Members congratulated officers on the good work. The Leader thanked everyone who delivered Bookfest and said that it continues to be a popular part of the city's cultural calendar and he wished them luck for Bookfest 2024.
The Leader noted the report.
Members congratulated officers on the good work. The Leader thanked everyone who delivered Bookfest and said that it continues to be a popular part of the city's cultural calendar and he wished them luck for Bookfest 2024.
The Leader noted the report.
4
Cemetery Memorials Management Policy
Purpose
To advise the Cabinet Member on the updated Memorial Safety Policy to be implemented in Portsmouth's cemeteries.
To advise the Cabinet Member on the updated Memorial Safety Policy to be implemented in Portsmouth's cemeteries.
Attachments:
- Document Cemetery Memorial Safety Policy - Information Report 20 Jul 2023
Minutes
Mark Woolnough, Built Environment and Recreation Manager presented the report.
The Leader said the periodic inspections will deal with any gravestones that are unstable which need to be laid down; it was important that members of the public do not attempt to stand these up as it can be very dangerous. He felt the policy was balanced and thanked officers for their work.
The Leader noted the report.
The Leader said the periodic inspections will deal with any gravestones that are unstable which need to be laid down; it was important that members of the public do not attempt to stand these up as it can be very dangerous. He felt the policy was balanced and thanked officers for their work.
The Leader noted the report.
5
Countryside Officers update
Purpose
To appraise the Cabinet Member of the key work progressed by the Countryside Team over the past year.
To appraise the Cabinet Member of the key work progressed by the Countryside Team over the past year.
Attachments:
- Document Countryside Officers Info only report 20 Jul 2023
Minutes
Claire Watkins, Business Development Manager presented the report.
Members were very impressed with the report and the work of the countryside officers. The Leader said that the expansion of the team had been very welcome, and people are excited about being able to volunteer. There was a lot of exciting work taking place and another update would be received at this meeting in the future.
The Leader noted the report.
Members were very impressed with the report and the work of the countryside officers. The Leader said that the expansion of the team had been very welcome, and people are excited about being able to volunteer. There was a lot of exciting work taking place and another update would be received at this meeting in the future.
The Leader noted the report.
6
Portsmouth School Library Service
Purpose
To provide The Leader with an overview of Portsmouth SLS, including funding,performance, resources, reader development activities and strategic partnerships.
To provide The Leader with an overview of Portsmouth SLS, including funding,performance, resources, reader development activities and strategic partnerships.
Attachments:
- Document School Library Service 2023 information 20 Jul 2023
Minutes
Dave Percival, Library and Archive Services Manager presented the report.
In response to questions Mr Percival said that the schools purchase the SLA from PCC and this is an income stream for the Council.
There are dyslexia friendly books available and there are specific publishers who do books with clear fonts so they are well placed to support those needs in schools.
90 disadvantaged pupils from the north of the city had completed the Summer Reading Challenge Plus during the summer term and had received their certificates and medals. All would be invited to the winners event in September so they can be part of the celebrations with their peers.
The Leader noted the report.
In response to questions Mr Percival said that the schools purchase the SLA from PCC and this is an income stream for the Council.
There are dyslexia friendly books available and there are specific publishers who do books with clear fonts so they are well placed to support those needs in schools.
90 disadvantaged pupils from the north of the city had completed the Summer Reading Challenge Plus during the summer term and had received their certificates and medals. All would be invited to the winners event in September so they can be part of the celebrations with their peers.
The Leader noted the report.
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