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Hampshire County Council Executive Member for Policy and Resources 23 July 2008 Music and Dance Awards Report of the Director of Children's Services |
Revised Item 2 |
Contact: Richard Howlett, Head of Hampshire Music Service,
Email: [email protected]
1. Summary
1.1 The following decision is sought:
That approval be given to one-off grants being awarded from the Hampshire Music and Dance fund to support high achieving students/ensembles in music as shown in the sums below:
(a) Hampshire Music Ensembles - National Festival of Music for Youth - £2,865
due to securing other funds
b) Application for Winchester Festival: "Stravinsky-Inventor of Music" performances
£6,100
2. Reason
2.1 To provide enhanced opportunities for talented young people who aspire to excellence in music and dance. These awards will maximise well-being and enhance quality of place by supporting young people in Hampshire who aspire to excellence. Encouraging young people to enjoy and achieve and to make a positive contribution are two of the outcomes of the Children Act.
3. Other Options considered and rejected: none
4. Conflicts of Interest declared by the decision maker or other Executive member consulted - none
5. Dispensation granted by the Standards Committee - none
6. Reason(s) for the matter being dealt with if urgent - none
Approved by: ______________________
Councillor Ken Thornber
Executive Member for Policy and Resources Date: 23 July 2008