Issue - meetings

To provide Cabinet with details of progress of the Cultural City (CCity) project and the progress towards the delivery of the CCity in Broxtowe Borough in 2026.

The CCity project is a concept that sharing culture is key to European cooperation and enriches both individuals and communities. It was planned for Broxtowe to host the event in 2026. There are direct benefits to people living in Broxtowe through the active participation of local people in the cultural activities promoted by the programme, and these benefits will particularly benefit adults and children in 2026.

RESOLVED that:

1.    The creation of a Temporary CCity Project Officer role at Grade 6 (subject to job evaluation) to support the CCity project for 18 months from July 2025 leading up to the delivery of the CCity Conference in Broxtowe Borough in 2026 at a cost of £57,300 including oncosts be approved.

2.    The resource allocated to the Civic and Events Officer post C4 is increased from three to five days per week at a cost of £18,000 per annum be approved.

3.    The allocation of an additional £25,000 from General Fund Reserves and the use of existing budgets, as detailed in Appendix 3, be approved to support the delivery of the CCity Conference in Broxtowe Borough in 2026. The total cost of £60,000 would be added as a committed revenue development for 2026/27.

Reason

The delivery of the project will help to deliver the Council’s Culture Strategy and boost visits to our area, supporting the local economy.