Issue - meetings

AGREED recommendation and that officers be thanked for their work on the Strategy.

Reasons for the decision – as detailed in the report

Other options considered – as detailed in the report

Conflicts of interest / dispensations granted – none

In the absence of Councillor Khondoker, the report was introduced by Councillor O’Halloran.

RESOLVED:

(a) To approve the new Imagine Islington Culture Strategy and action plan, attached to the report of the Executive Member for Equalities, Culture and Inclusion, which would help bring about a shift change within the Council, to elevate Culture as an intrinsic tool to achieving the Council’s core priorities.

(b) That officers be thanked for their work in producing the Strategy.

Reasons for the decision -  Launching the new cultural strategy for Islington Council would have a positive impact on the borough, most notably community cohesion, health and wellbeing of all local people, the attainment and future of children and young people, the safety, welcome and aesthetic of the borough, improving access to skills and jobs and the future of  creative industries and the people who worked in them. The strategy would also help develop a thriving, diverse and inclusive local cultural sector, where people from all backgrounds were able to succeed in business and where businesses were supported to grow sustainably and operate safely

Other options considered – all as detailed in the report of the Executive Member for Equalities, Culture and Inclusion.

Conflicts of interest / dispensations granted – none