Archived decisions

Hampshire County Council

Executive Member - Recreation and Heritage Item 1

13 September 2007

A New Cultural Strategy for Hampshire

Report of the Director of Recreation and Heritage

Contact: Stuart Dorward ext: 6110 e-mail: [email protected]

1. Summary

1.1 The following decision is sought:

That approval is given for the preparation of a new Cultural Strategy for Hampshire for consideration by the Culture and Communities Select Committee and the Executive Member - Recreation and Heritage in January 2008 following a consultation exercise.

2. Reason

2.1 Hampshire's existing Cultural Strategy is four years old. Significant recent developments at the national and local level suggest a fundamental review of the strategy is needed.

2.2 A new Cultural Strategy will contribute directly and indirectly to the corporate priorities of Hampshire safer and more secure for all, maximising well-being and enhancing our quality of place.

3. Other Options Considered and Rejected.

Not to review the Cultural Strategy or to undertake a limited review.

4. Conflicts of interest declared by the decision maker or other Executive Member consulted. None

5. Dispensation by the Standards Committee. Not applicable

6. Reasons for the matter being dealt with if urgent. Not applicable

Approved by: Date:

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Councillor Mrs. M. Snaith