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HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL: AWARDS TO SUPPORT EXCELLENCE IN PERFORMANCE IN MUSIC AND DANCE

On 18 July 2007 the Executive Member for Policy and Resources approved proposals for the development of a remodelled system of awards for music and dance. The remodelled schemes are jointly promoted with the Hampshire Talented Athlete Scheme as a complete package to support excellence in performance by young people in Hampshire.

It was agreed that the current awards system for music and dance be further developed to ensure that the ambition to open up opportunities to a wider range of young people is realised, that the scheme strands are promoted with a single corporate identity and provides best value.

Applications for the main bursary scheme will be invited annually and be managed by the individual services. Information on awards made and any additional recommendations will be reported to the Executive Member Policy and Resources annually.

It was also agreed that a miscellaneous fund be set up to cover requests for funding not within the criteria of current schemes such as applications to support young people attending a one-off specialist course in music, dance or a summer school. Awards up to a maximum of £500 will be considered and such grants will be dealt with under delegated powers by the officer panel from Children's Services and Recreation and Heritage and reported annually as part of the main report to the Executive Member Policy and Resources.

The proposals seek to rationalise all applications from young people who aspire to excellence in music and dance and provide an open, transparent and inclusive system which maximises the impact of the Council's available investment in talented young people.

T. K. THORNBER, C.B.E.,
Leader.