Hampshire County Council

Executive Member - Recreation and Heritage Item 9

20 January 2005

Support for Independent Arts Organisations 2005/06

Report of the Director of Recreation and Heritage

Contact: Nicola Horsey, ext 5423 email: [email protected]

1. Summary

1.1 The following decision is sought:

That the funding recommendations below totalling £839,482 be made.

2. Reason

2,1 To support the continuing activity of these important arts organisations which provide valued arts opportunities for Hampshire people which supports the Corporate Strategy Aim 1 - Maximising life opportunities.

3. Other options considered and rejected

- providing no funding.

- providing reduced funding.

- providing increased funding.

4. Conflicts of interest declared by the decision maker or other Executive Member consulted -

4.1 Councillor Waddington is a board member of Forest Forge Theatre Company Limited and on the (advisory) Council of the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra. These two positions provide a personal interest but no pecuniary interest as they are both unpaid positions.

5. Dispensation granted by the Standards Committee -

5.1 Not applicable.

6. Reason(s) for the matter being dealt with if urgent -

6.1 Not applicable.

Approved by: (signature) Date: (of decision)

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Councillor J. Waddington