Hampshire County Council

Executive Member - Recreation and Heritage Item 7

Amended Decision Sheet

19 January 2006

Support for Independent Arts Organisations 2006/07

Report of the Director of Recreation and Heritage

Contact: Janet Mein Ext. 5468

1. Summary

1.1 The following decision is sought:

That the funding below totalling £850,450 be allocated, subject to sufficient funding being available in the 2006/07 budget .

1.2 That notice of termination of funding to Hampshire Sculpture Trust be given with effect from 31 December 2006.

2. Reason

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

3. Other options considered and rejected

3.1 Each application has been scrutinised and the allocations proposed are considered to be the most effective use of the resources available.

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

None.

5. Dispensation granted by the Standards Committee -

Not applicable.

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

Not applicable.

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

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Councillor Mrs. M. Snaith