Minute 63 (Cabinet Book 2, item 23 refers)

The Committee considered Minute 63 of Cabinet held on 28th June 2016, which had been referred direct by Cabinet, together with a report of the Corporate Director for Place providing an update on the outcome of the feasibility study for using the Station Road, Westcliff building for artist studios and sought approval for further work to be undertaken.

Resolved:

That the following recommendations of Cabinet be noted:

“1.  That the potential for a viable business case to support the creation and management of artist studios within the former gallery building be acknowledged (by the Council acting as the Beecroft Art Gallery Trustees).

2.  That the preparation of a formal bid to Arts Council England’s Capital Grant funds and other external funding sources to undertake the works, be approved (by the Council acting as Trustees).”

That the following decision of Cabinet be noted:

“3.  That a grant of £20k for the preparation of the bid be made to the Trust to be met from the Council’s contingency.”

Note:- The recommendations in 1 and 2 above constitute a Council Function. The decision in 3 above constitutes an Executive Function

Executive Councillor:- Flewitt

Report of Corporate Director for Place

The Cabinet considered a report of the Corporate Director for Place providing an update on the outcome of the feasibility study for using the Station Road, Westcliff building for artist studios and sought approval for further work to be undertaken.

Recommended:-

1.    That the potential for a viable business case to support the creation and management of artist studios within the former gallery building be acknowledged (by the Council acting as the Beecroft Art Gallery Trustees).

2.    That the preparation of a formal bid to Arts Council England’s Capital Grant funds and other external funding sources to undertake the works, be approved (by the Council acting as Trustees).

Resolved: -

3.    That a grant of £20k for the preparation of the bid be made to the Trust to be met from the Council’s contingency.

Reason for Decision

To enable the proposed use of the building as artist studios to be progressed.

Other Options

None

Note:- The recommendations in 1 and 2 above constitute a Council Function. The decision in 3 above constitutes an Executive Function

Referred directly to Place Scrutiny Committee

Executive Councillor:- Flewitt